Legal Counsel – Employment and Litigation

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel

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Convatec

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1978

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

🍽️ Food & Beverage

Healthcare • Consulting • Food & Beverage

Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company focused on therapies for the management of chronic conditions. Convatec leads in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. The company is known for its innovative solutions like Hydrofiber® Technology and FeelClean Technology™, which enhance patient outcomes by improving comfort and care in conditions such as stoma and wound management. With a holistic approach, Convatec offers products and support programs through platforms like me+, aiming to empower individuals to live confidently with their conditions.

📋 Description

• Provide direct employment law support and legal support to the U.S.-based Deputy General Counsel in litigation and other corporate matters • Draft, review, and manage day-to-day sales, procurement, and other commercial agreements • Ensure compliance with North American and European federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and industry standards • Identify and mitigate legal risks • Support and coordinate with the Compliance team, including investigative matters • Advise U.S., European, and Canadian Human Resources departments and management teams on labor and employment laws • Advise on onboarding, restrictive covenants, disciplinary actions, separations, employee benefits concerns, and claims • Provide counsel on employment contracts, separation and severance agreements, internal investigations, discrimination, harassment, and related compliance issues • Develop, implement, and maintain compliant employment policies, procedures, and practices • Conduct training sessions and provide educational resources on employment law • Manage external counsel as needed and oversee disputes and litigation matters • Manage ongoing and potential litigation, disputes, and commercial matters with Legal Group members • Review sales and marketing materials for legal compliance and adequate substantiation • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives while maintaining legal and ethical standards • Report directly to the VP, Deputy General Counsel

🎯 Requirements

• Admission to the bar in the state of New Jersey or another state, and eligible for in-house counsel registration • Five (5) or more years of experience as an attorney, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, or a related industry, with a focus on litigation and employment law • Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state laws and regulations • Ability to research labor and employment laws, regulations and collective bargaining requirements outside the U.S., such as Canada, the EU and Latin American countries, without overly relying on external counsel • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and group presentation skills • Demonstrated ability to provide strategic legal advice and counsel to global business partners within varied functions and global business units • High degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethical behavior • Law degree from an ABA accredited law school • Admission to an applicable state bar for the U.S.-based role • Strong research, project management, and time management skills • Superior organizational and analytical skills • Ability to manage a demanding workload and effectively prioritize tasks • Ability to develop creative legal solutions • Willingness to learn Convatec’s businesses, products, and services

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement for a U.S.-based role • Limited business travel, not expected to exceed 15% of the time • Opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative healthcare-focused organization