Sr. Manager, Labor & Employment Counsel – Americas

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Sr. Manager, Labor & Employment Counsel – Americas:
Job Summary:
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Sr. Manager, Labor & Employment Counsel to join their team in the Americas region. This role will provide employment law counsel, lead key processes, projects, and plans, and work with multiple businesses and regions to develop legal solutions for complex business issues. The successful candidate will report to the VP, Labor & Employment Law and work closely with legal, HR, and business executives to proactively manage employment law risks.

Location: 4 locations available: Carlsbad, California; Raleigh, North Carolina; Waltham, Massachusetts; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Corporate Remote Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day employment law advice and counsel to HR and management on a variety of subjects
• Serve as a member of the Americas employment law team and help develop, lead, drive, and implement projects to manage legal risks
• Manage US employment litigation with outside counsel
• Support and counsel on internal investigations with the Employee Relations Center of Excellence

Qualifications:

• . degree
• Licensed to practice law in one state, preferably CA, MA, PA, or NC
• 5+ years of employment law experience
• Prior experience handling and managing employment litigation

Requirements:

• 5+ years of employment law experience, including providing advice and counsel and managing employment litigation
• In-house counsel experience preferred, with experience in a global, complex, and highly matrixed company
• Prior law firm experience with employment litigation, including investigating and responding to administrative charges, responding to complaints, conducting discovery, taking depositions, drafting motions, and preparing for trial
• Proficient in providing advice and counsel in areas such as ADA reasonable accommodations, FMLA, employee terminations, wage and hour issues, and employee relations
• Strong influencing, relationship, and collaboration skills
• Ability to identify and manage legal and other types of risks
• Strong judgment and ability to analyze complex situations and develop effective solutions
• Must be able to build strong partnerships with key stakeholders
• Strong writing and communication skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plan bonus
• Choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee assistance and family support programs
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and other benefits
• Retirement and savings programs
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Apply today at and join Thermo Fisher Scientific in making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility/Disability Access:

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Compensation and Benefits:

The estimated salary range for this position in California is $145,,. The position may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, please visit .

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Competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, employee benefits, exciting company culture, career and development prospects, EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, accessibility service, employee assistance and family support programs, retirement and savings programs, employees' stock purchase plan.

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Legal Advice, Risk Management, Project Management, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Communication, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Analytical Thinking

J.D. degree

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Qualification and Experience J.D. degree, Licensed to practice law, 5+ years of employment law experience

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