Senior Counsel, Employment Law

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Counsel, Employment Law to join our Legal Department. This individual will provide practical, business-focused legal advice on a broad range of employment and labor law matters in the United States and Canada and partner closely with Human Resources, Employee Relations, Compliance, and business leaders across the organization. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of experience counseling employers on complex employment issues, managing litigation, conducting investigations, supporting workforce actions, and advising on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws on a national basis. Familiarity with Canadian employment and labor law is a plus. This role requires the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. Preference for candidates with both law firm and in-house experience.Key Responsibilities: Employment and Labor Law Counseling: Provide day-to-day legal advice on compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor laws and regulations and guidance on the full range of employment law matters, including matters such as hiring and recruiting practices; employee discipline and termination decisions; leaves of absence and disability accommodations; wage and hour compliance; performance management; workplace investigations; harassment, discrimination, and retaliation issues; employee relations matters; and traditional labor topics. Litigation and Agency Matters: Manage employment and labor litigation, mediations, and administrative charges in the United States and Canada, including discovery and e-discovery. Develop litigation strategy and provide regular updates to senior leadership. Oversee outside counsel, legal budgets and cost containment while ensuring efficient and effective case management. Respond to government agency inquiries and investigations, including matters involving the EEOC, DOL, NLRB, state labor agencies, and other regulatory authorities. Workforce and Business Initiatives: Advise on reorganizations, reductions in force, restructurings, and workforce planning initiatives. Support mergers, acquisitions, integrations, divestitures, and other corporate transactions from an employment and labor law perspective. Draft and review employment-related agreements, including separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, retention and incentive agreements, and other employment agreements. Partner with business leaders to proactively identify and mitigate legal risks. Policy Development and Compliance: Draft, review, and update employment policies and procedures. Monitor developments in employment and labor law on federal, state and local level and work with Human Resources to make any necessary policy or practice adjustments. Support labor and employment-related compliance initiatives, audits, and risk assessments. Leverage legal and business knowledge to identify, analyze, evaluate, and monitor risk exposure, and develop methodologies to define, manage and mitigate such risks while considering operational impacts in the United States and Canada. Training: Develop and deliver training programs for Human Resources professionals and managers. Assist with newsletter to update Human Resources on changes in the law. Strategic Legal Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and Human Resources stakeholders. Provide pragmatic, solution-oriented advice that aligns with organizational goals and values. Collaborate with colleagues across Legal, Compliance, Human Resources, and business functions. Performing other duties as assigned or requested by leadership. Required Skills and Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited school and an active license and membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar. At least ten years of experience as a dedicated employment attorney. Prior experience at both a law firm and in-house is preferred. Deep knowledge of all aspects of employment laws and litigation management. Multi-jurisdictional and international experience is preferred, especially experience with Canadian employment and labor law. Experience managing sophisticated employment litigation and agency charges. Prior management of outside counsel and legal budgets. Experience with eDiscovery processes and technologies is preferred. Experience with traditional labor law is a plus. Experience in healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, technology, or other highly regulated industries is preferred. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (est. > 15%). Experience with Microsoft office tools. Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies: Strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities. Ability to influence without direct authority. High integrity, outstanding judgment, problem-solving and negotiation skills. Strong project management and organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion. Skilled at balancing legal risk, business objectives, and employee experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required, including the ability to summarize and explain complex topics to diverse audiences in a clear, succinct way. Team player who can also work independently, shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain patience in high pressure situations. Collaborative approach and commitment to client service. Who we are: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways. How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here. The base pay range for this position is: $212,730 - $292,501 Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national o