SENIOR DIRECTOR, EMPLOYMENT LAW

IQVIA•Wayne, PA

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About The Position

The Senior Director, Employment Law will provide employment law advice and counsel primarily globally. The position will be based in Durham, North Carolina and will report to IQVIA’s Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of the Senior Director, Employment Law include: Work closely with Human Resources, the business and other company functions to support execution of the business strategy in a practical and compliant manner; serve as a senior legal advisor providing advice on range of employment law matters Advise management and Human Resources as to all employment law issues, including hiring, onboarding, leaves of absence and accommodations, performance management, discrimination, harassment, reorganizations, employment policy development and implementation, wage and hour issues, worker classifications and other employee relations matters Coordinating with IQVIA functions such as the Ethics and Compliance Office, Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Quality and Internal Audit, conduct and provide counsel regarding employment-related investigations, ensuring that claims are addressed promptly, thoroughly and appropriately Draft agreements, including severance, separation, restrictive covenant, retention and other employment-related agreements Review, assess and enforce restrictive covenant agreements Provide counsel regarding works council and labor matters Represent IQVIA, working with outside counsel as appropriate, with respect to employment-related disputes, including negotiation, mediation and litigation Manage outside counsel including as to expenses and strategy Support continuous improvement of Human Resources and employment law-related tools, process and procedure Conduct due diligence of employment-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and support related integration efforts Draft and/or review documents, including correspondence with opposing counsel, EEO position statements, mediation statements, pleadings Review reductions in force Monitor federal, state, and local legal developments and advise on compliance with same Create and deliver management and employee training programs as needed Assist with responses to subpoenas, personnel file requests and similar requests Conduct legal research and analysis of complex legal issues Oversee paralegal work as needed Engage in Legal Department and Employment Law Group project-related work

Requirements

JD, bar admission and minimum of seven years of combined firm and in-house employment law experience
Excellent judgment; keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong organizational, project management, communication, presentation and influence skills
Self-starter with a strong work ethic, high-level of professionalism, and team-oriented approach
Ability to build and maintain collaborative and effective relationships across all levels of a large, complex organization
Ability to approach and solve complex legal scenarios in a thoughtful, creative, and analytical fashion
Ability to explain complex legal concepts to business partners, provide practical advice, build consensus, and collaborate with clients to address business needs in a fast-paced environment
Strong business acumen and pragmatism
Global employment law experience
Willingness to travel on occasion

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of life sciences and outsource services fields preferred

Responsibilities

Work closely with Human Resources, the business and other company functions to support execution of the business strategy in a practical and compliant manner; serve as a senior legal advisor providing advice on range of employment law matters
Advise management and Human Resources as to all employment law issues, including hiring, onboarding, leaves of absence and accommodations, performance management, discrimination, harassment, reorganizations, employment policy development and implementation, wage and hour issues, worker classifications and other employee relations matters
Coordinating with IQVIA functions such as the Ethics and Compliance Office, Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Quality and Internal Audit, conduct and provide counsel regarding employment-related investigations, ensuring that claims are addressed promptly, thoroughly and appropriately
Draft agreements, including severance, separation, restrictive covenant, retention and other employment-related agreements
Review, assess and enforce restrictive covenant agreements
Provide counsel regarding works council and labor matters
Represent IQVIA, working with outside counsel as appropriate, with respect to employment-related disputes, including negotiation, mediation and litigation
Manage outside counsel including as to expenses and strategy
Support continuous improvement of Human Resources and employment law-related tools, process and procedure
Conduct due diligence of employment-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and support related integration efforts
Draft and/or review documents, including correspondence with opposing counsel, EEO position statements, mediation statements, pleadings
Review reductions in force
Monitor federal, state, and local legal developments and advise on compliance with same
Create and deliver management and employee training programs as needed
Assist with responses to subpoenas, personnel file requests and similar requests
Conduct legal research and analysis of complex legal issues
Oversee paralegal work as needed
Engage in Legal Department and Employment Law Group project-related work