Assistant General Counsel Employment
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Job Description
The Assistant General Counsel Employment Law provides employment law advice and counsel globally.The position reports to IQVIAs Senior Vice President Deputy General Counsel and Chief ComplianceOfficer. The position will be based ideally in the U.S. Eastern time zone near one of IQVIAs locations in
Durham NC King of Prussia PA Parsippany NJ or Boston MA in which case it may be a hybrid role; aremote role will be considered.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of the Assistant General Counsel Employment Law include:
- Work closely with Human Resources the business and other company functions to support of the business strategy in a practical and compliant manner; serve as a senior legaladvisor providing advice on range of employment law matters
- Advise management and Human Resources as to all employment law issues including hiringonboarding leaves of absence and accommodations performance management discriminationharassment reorganizations employment policy development and implementation wage andhour issues worker classifications and other employee relations matters
- Coordinate with IQVIA functions such as the Ethics and Compliance Office Human ResourcesLegal Finance and Internal Audit conduct and provide counsel regarding employmentrelatedinvestigations ensuring that claims are addressed promptly thoroughly and appropriately
- Draft agreements including severance and separation agreements
- Review assess and enforce restrictive covenant agreements
- Provide counsel regarding works council and labor matters
- Represent IQVIA working with outside counsel as appropriate with respect to employment related disputes including negotiation mediation and litigation
- Support continuous improvement of Human Resources and employment lawrelated toolsprocess and procedure
- Conduct due diligence of employmentrelated aspects of mergers acquisitions and divestituresand support related integration efforts
- Draft and/or review documents including correspondence with opposing counsel EEO positionstatements mediation statements and settlement/separation agreements
- 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
- Engage in Legal Department and Employment Law Group projectrelated work
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- JD bar admission and minimum of seven years of combined firm and inhouse employment lawexperience
- Excellent judgment
- Keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Strong organizational planning project management communication presentation and influencingskills
- Selfstarter with a strong work ethic highlevel of professionalism and teamoriented approach
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative and effective relationships across all levels of a largecomplex organization
- Ability to approach and solve complex legal scenarios in a thoughtful creative and analytical fashion
- Ability to explain complex legal concepts to business partners provide practical advice buildconsensus and collaborate with clients to address business needs in a fastpaced environment
- Strong business acumen and pragmatism
- Knowledge of life sciences and outsource services fields preferred
- Willingness to travel on occasion and to meet in person as needed
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. potential base pay range for this role when annualized is $174400.00 $323800.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including jobrelated qualifications such as knowledge skills education and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or parttime). Dependent on the position offered incentive plans bonuses and/or other forms of compensation may be offered in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
Employment Type
Full-Time
