Senior Counsel, Global Labor & Employment

THE POSITION:

The Sr. Counsel Global Labor & Employment is a critical strategic role responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice and guidance on a wide range of global labor and employment matters while supporting broader litigation investigations and other legal matters as business needs require. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer this individual will be the primary subject matter expert ensuring the companys compliance with labor and employment laws across all jurisdictions of operation mitigating risk and supporting the companys growth and talent strategies. This is a highly influential individual contributor role requiring exceptional legal acumen business judgment and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced global environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams.  These results are achieved by:

EMPLOYMENT LAW:

• Providesday to day counseling in all areas of state and federal employment law including counseling ondiscipline terminationsanti-discrimination and anti-harassmentdisability law leaves and reductions-in-force.
• Develops and presents executive-level briefings recommendations and risk assessments to the Chief Legal Officer and others as assigned regarding employment litigation workforce strategy regulatory developments and significant employment-related matters.
• Provides ex-US legal support for EU UK and APAC region in all material aspects as provided domestically.
• Provides assistance with GlobalBusiness Conduct cases regarding employee investigations and discipline arising out of violations of company policy.
• Provides assistance with onboarding of international employees.
• Creates and delivers employment law-based training programs to management and general employee audiences.
• Manages litigation arising out of employment law claims and supports other litigation investigations and dispute resolution matters as assigned in partnership with internal and external counsel.
• Manages statistical analyses for pay equity compensation review variable compensation and reductions-in-force.
• Advises on use of temporary and contract employees and prepares/negotiates service agreements with temporary labor providers.
• Addresses all employment law issues in divestitures and acquisition.
• Advises on employment contracts non-competition agreements confidentiality clauses (in collaboration with Intellectual Property attorneys) and enforcement of the same.
• Advises on workers compensation cases.
• Advises on Human Resource workplace policies (drug/alcohol security/workplace violence.
• Advises on workplace closing staffing reductions redeployments severances issueand required WARN notifications.
• Advises on HIPAA and state-based privacy issues.
• Provides legal support for Department of Labor reviews of plans information requests and correction procedures.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion through continuous development modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias. 
• All other duties as assigned.

LABOR LAW:

• Provides day to day counseling in areas of U.S. labor law.
• Provides strategic updates and risk assessments to the Chief Legal Officer and others as assigned regarding labor relations matters workforce trends union-related developments and associated business risks.
• Defends charges under the National Labor Relations Act: unfair labor practices grievances and arbitrations.
• Provides training for management on union-free workplaces and defense of charges under the National Labor Relations Act.
• Drafts workplace policies consistent with labor law and protected activities.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS LAW:

• Provides day-to-day counsel regarding the administration and interpretation of Eversanas ERISA welfare and tax qualified plans.
• Provides support to Compensation/Benefits organization and to Treasury organization (when applicable) regarding plan amendments new plan features annuity lift-outsdiscontinuation of benefits and plan terminations.
• Collaborates on and reviewsall communications to plan participants including year-end election materials.
• Manages benefits-based litigation and plan appeal process.
• Drafts reviews and assists in negotiation of administrative services agreements.
• Advises Company employee service center regarding employee and participant requests.
• Advises on benefit interpretations and benefits offered in collective bargaining agreements.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by an employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. If reasonable accommodation is needed to perform the essential functions of your job position please contact Human Resources.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB:

• Travel (Minimal maximum of two multi-day summits per calendar year)
• Hours (40 hours Monday through Friday)

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the expectations of the position and shall not be construed as the only expectations that may be assigned for the position.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the expectations listed above.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience education knowledge skill and/or abilities required.

• Juris Doctor from accredited law school
• Bar admission
• 10-12 years of relevant law firm and/or corporate law department experience
• Global L&E Experience with APAC EU and UK
• Collaborative style accustomed to working on teams excellent communication presentation and writing skillspragmaticapproach and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to influence organizational outcomes through strategic legal counsel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Health privacy law expertise (HIPAA marketing GDPR sensitive personal data/health data transfers etc.)  preferred
• Prior in-house experience
• Prior employment litigation experience required; broader litigation investigations or dispute resolution experience preferred.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical and mental requirements along with the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Office: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach grasp stand and/or sit for long periods of time (up to 90% of the shift) walk talk and hear; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet with frequent interruptions and multiple demands.

Additional Information :

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

Patient Minded I act with the patients best interest in mind.

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.

Take Action I am empowered and hold myself accountable.

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others. 

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone anywhere anytime to achieve results.

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent thoughtful and timely dialogue.

Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $8400 to $117000 and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S.  The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position.  Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience other job-related qualifications/skills and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living).  EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range at any time.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites unsolicited e-mails or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA.

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. If this job posting includes a base salary range it represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S.  Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience other job-related qualifications/skills and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). This role is eligible for hire in select U.S. locations based on business and operational considerations. For a full list of locations visit  information about EVERSANAs benefits package can be found at  EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range and benefits at any time. 

From EVERSANAs inception Diversity Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity but also age disability status veteran status sexual orientation religion and many other parts of ones identity. All of our employees points of view are key to our success and inclusion is everyones responsibility.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process please contact us at .

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time