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ERISA/Executive Compensation Attorney in Billerica, MA

EMD Serono, Inc Jul 20,2017 Apr 25,2017 Location USA Billerica MA
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In-House

Attorney

ERISA/Executive Compensation

3-4 yrs required

Profile

Corporate Counsel, Labor and Employment Duties: Support and assist Associate General Counsel, Labor, Employment and Litigation, in providing labor and employment advice and support to U.S. and Canada Human Resources function of a global healthcare, life science, and performance materials business with approximately 10,000 U.S. employees in approximately 20 employing legal entities. Assist with and support labor and employment initiatives and projects. Serve as primary point of contact and legal business partner for the EMD Serono, Inc. (healthcare) Human Resources Business Partner teams, as well as for one or more additional areas of responsibility (which may include the life science and/or performance materials businesses), as assigned by manager. Coordinate with EMD Serono, Inc. General Counsel and legal team (and life science and performance materials legal teams) on labor and employment matters, as needed and as directed by manager. Direct responsibility for day-to-day management and coordination of docket of U.S. and Canadian employment disputes and litigation, including pre-litigation management, claims reporting, third party subpoenas, coordination with insurance manager for insured claims, and litigation and administrative action support (e.g., discovery, pre-trial and trial). Responsibility with respect to other U.S. (non-employment) litigation as needed, and for coordinating certain aspects of the companies’ internal claims management and reporting process. Monitor developments in U.S. labor and employment law, and brief/train U.S. Legal team and HR staff periodically. Provide counsel to and work closely with human resources on a broad range of labor employment matters for the U.S. and Canada, including compliance with U.S. federal and all state employment laws, employee disputes and litigation. Req Id 161423 What we offer: With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life! Curious? Apply and find more information at come2emd.com The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to his/her Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because he/she made a good faith report of discrimination. Corporate Counsel, Labor and Employment Duties: Support and assist Associate General Counsel, Labor, Employment and Litigation, in providing labor and employment advice and support to U.S. and Canada Human Resources function of a global healthcare, life science, and performance materials business with approximately 10,000 U.S. employees in approximately 20 employing legal entities. Assist with and support labor and employment initiatives and projects. Serve as primary point of contact and legal business partner for the EMD Serono, Inc. (healthcare) Human Resources Business Partner teams, as well as for one or more additional areas of responsibility (which may include the life science and/or performance materials businesses), as assigned by manager. Coordinate with EMD Serono, Inc. General Counsel and legal team (and life science and performance materials legal teams) on labor and employment matters, as needed and as directed by manager. Direct responsibility for day-to-day management and coordination of docket of U.S. and Canadian employment disputes and litigation, including pre-litigation management, claims reporting, third party subpoenas, coordination with insurance manager for insured claims, and litigation and administrative action support (e.g., discovery, pre-trial and trial). Responsibility with respect to other U.S. (non-employment) litigation as needed, and for coordinating certain aspects of the companies’ internal claims management and reporting process. Monitor developments in U.S. labor and employment law, and brief/train U.S. Legal team and HR staff periodically. Provide counsel to and work closely with human resources on a broad range of labor employment matters for the U.S. and Canada, including compliance with U.S. federal and all state employment laws, employee disputes and litigation.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: JD Degree and 3-4+ years of full-time labor, employment, and benefits legal experience, preferably in a large law firm or company and with a focus on client counseling, required. Labor and employment legal experience in the healthcare and/or life science fields a plus.Additional large firm or in-house experience in general business, commercial, transactional, regulatory or litigation a plus. First class legal skills. Experience with human resources, labor, employment and/or benefits. Resilience, professionalism and ability to act under pressure. Ability to abstract and structure complex information and to find adequate and pragmatic solutions in discussions with a variety of stake-holders. Strong communication skills.Excellent language skills (English fluent).

Additional info

Req Id: 161423

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