Senior Legal Counsel, US Employment

Min 6 yrs required

Full-time

No

Senior Legal Counsel, US Employment - Full Time

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Our innovative solutions help people to live their lives to the fullest, whether they are recovering from an injury or living with a chronic condition. Our goal is to give our patients the ability to live life unlimited.

As Senior Legal Counsel, US Employment, you will be responsible for providing proactive, practical, and timely advice on a wide range of US employment issues to the HR team and internal business partners across all business units. You will also play a key role in monitoring legislative and regulatory developments and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. This is a full-time position with opportunities for growth and development within our company.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide timely and practical legal advice to HR team and internal business partners on US employment issues
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and ensure compliance with employment laws
- Develop, review, and amend company policies and handbooks to ensure compliance with employment laws
- Assist in developing and providing training on employment law compliance to HR and internal business partners
- Draft and negotiate employment-related documents and templates
- Lead and/or support internal investigations related to employment and human resources issues
- Manage employment-related disputes and represent the company in employment matters filed with state and federal agencies
- Oversee and manage outside counsel for employment matters

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law as a member in good standing in at least one US state
- 6+ years of experience in a dedicated employment law practice
- Recent experience advising healthcare/pharma/medical devices preferred
- Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws
- Ability to provide employment advice for a mixed employee/contractor workforce

Why Work for Us?

At Smith+Nephew, we believe in creating the greatest good for society. We invest in our people and the patients we serve, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We offer a variety of benefits to support our employees' wellbeing, including a 401k matching program, discounted stock options, and flexible personal/vacation time off. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a hybrid work model for most professional roles.

Join Our Community:

At Smith+Nephew, we are more than just a company - we are a community. Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. You can also join our talent community to receive alerts for jobs like this and stay connected with us. Additionally, check out our Glassdoor page to get a glimpse behind the scenes and learn more about our culture, benefits, and life at Smith+Nephew.

Discover Your Potential:

We are constantly growing and evolving, and we want our employees to grow with us. As a member of our team, you will have access to hands-on training, mentorship, and team-customized development opportunities. We also offer extra perks, such as discounts on fitness clubs and travel, to support your overall wellbeing.

Life Unlimited:

At Smith+Nephew, we believe in giving our patients the ability to live life unlimited. As Senior Legal Counsel, US Employment, you will play a crucial role in helping us achieve this goal. Join us and be a part of our mission to design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

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401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day, Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program, Hybrid Work Model, Hands-On Training, Team-Customized Training, Mentorship, Discounts on fitness clubs and travel

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Legal counsel, Employment law compliance, Drafting and negotiating contracts, Litigation management, Policy development, Training and development

Juris Doctorate from accredited law school

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or join the talent community to receive job alerts.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate from accredited law school, Active license to practice law in at least one US state

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