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Labor & Employment Attorney in Durham, NC

IQVIA. Mar 16,2020 Nov 22,2019 Location USA Durham NC
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In-House

Attorney

Labor & Employment

Min 7 yrs required

Profile

Senior Director - Employment Law The candidate will provide employment law advice and counsel primarily globally. 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 the firm’s 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 the firm, 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.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should be a J.D., Bar admission, with 7 years of combined firm and in-house employment law experience. Global employment law experience is a plus. Must have knowledge of life sciences and outsource services fields. Should have strong organizational, project management, communication, presentation and influence skills.

Additional info

Job ID: R1106290.

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