A biotech company in California is actively seeking an experienced Legal professional to join their staff as their newSenior Corporate Counsel, Employment & Public Affairs. In this role, theSenior Corporate Counsel, Employment & Public Affairs will be responsible for focusing predominantly on legal issues distinctly related to the companys Human Resources and Public Affairs functions, including labor and employment policies, employee relations issues, litigation and dispute management, and transactional support.
This is a Hybrid role requiring the qualified professional to be onsite at least 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday are mandatory).
Responsibilities:TheSenior Corporate Counsel, Employment & Public Affairs will:
- Provide general legal and contracting support to the companys Human Resources and Public Affairs teams
- Advise and counsel senior management and the HR team concerning the satisfactory resolution of employment law issues, internal investigations, audits, pre-dispute conflicts, employment law claims, arbitrations, and labor relation matters
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to evolve scalable employment policies and programs, such as within the companys employee handbook and through its benefit offerings
- Work closely with, and act as a liaison with the Outside Counsel to ensure that the companys senior legal leadership obtains appropriate specialized support and manages risk effectively
- Draft, revise, negotiate, and manage a wide range of contracts in support of day-to-day operations of the company
- Advise the Contracts Managers on complex negotiations and provide additional training in subject matter areas as necessary
- Take a leadership role in the continuity and improvement of the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of contract drafting, negotiation, processes, and procedures
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:- 6+ years of experience as a Counsel within a Law firm and/or In-House Legal environment
- Bachelor's Degree
- Juris Doctorate
- Admission to practice Law
- Experience in Employment and Labor disputes
- Client counseling experience
- Computer savvy
- Microsoft Office proficient(Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Desired Skills:- Admission to the California Bar
- Experience support companies in the Life Sciences industry
- Employment Litigaiton experience
