Principal Counsel Employment
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Job Description
Help us change lives
At Exact Sciences were helpingchange how the world prevents detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purposedriven career an inclusive culture and robust benefits to support your life while youre working to help others.
Position Overview
The Principal Counsel Employment provides broad legal support to the Company as a member of our global employment and benefits legal team. This role is expected to (i) provide daytoday legal guidance on U.S. employment law topics such as leaves of absence discrimination restrictive covenants fair employment investigations wage and hour and reductions in force (ii) provide U.S. legal support on global initiatives policies and procedures and (iii) manage employment litigation. This position will report to the Associate General Counsel Employment.
This position is onsite in Madison WI or San Diego CA.
Essential Duties
Include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide stakeholders with an understanding of legal obligations and risks to allow stakeholders to make informed decisions.
- Engage direct and supervise outside counsel in response to administrative charges attorney demand letters and general employment law questions.
- Monitor employment law requirements and new developments actively including identifying areas for legal focus.
- Draft and/or review employment policies agreements and communications.
- Respond to subpoena and personnel file requests.
- Perform other corporate duties as assigned.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fastpaced environment with shifting priorities.
- Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.
- Uphold company mission and values through accountability innovation integrity quality and teamwork.
- Support and comply with the companys Quality Management System policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to work on a mobile device tablet or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90 of a typical working day.
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school.
- 6 years of experience practicing employment law in private practice or in a corporate legal department (preferably both).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- 7 years of experience practicing employment law in private practice or in a corporate legal department (preferably both).
- Experience or background in healthcare and/or lifesciences.
Salary Range:
$174000.00 $277000.00The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US WI Madison on a fulltime basis and may differ by hiring location. In addition this position is bonus eligible and is eligible to be considered for company stock at hire and on an annual basis.
Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation holidays volunteering and personal time) paid leave for parents and caregivers a retirement savings plan wellness support and health benefits including medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.
Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation please contact us here.
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We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age color creed disability gender identity national origin protected veteran status race religion sex sexual orientation and any other status protected by applicable local state or federal law. Any applicant or employee may request to view applicable portions of the companys affirmative action program.
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
