Haleon
Senior Legal Counsel, US Employment
USA - New Jersey - Warren · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$161k-$221kDetected 16 days ago
Stakeholder ManagementHREmployee RelationsEmployment LawProblem Solving
About the role
- As Senior Counsel, US Employment you will be business partnering through the provision of US and Puerto Rico employment and labor law advice to the business.
- Further responsibilities include supporting the continued training, development and tooling of HR to be self-sufficient in day-to-day ER processes.
- We are looking for an individual with a practical approach and a continuous improvement mindset who can combine legal and professional expertise and anticipate and solve problems.
Responsibilities
- Align business partners, including HR, Reward and Employee Relations stakeholders, and manage legal risk.
- Provide legal advice and support implementation of employment-related policies, procedures, and initiatives.
- Manage employment-related demand letters, charges, single plaintiff and class action disputes, arbitrations and mediations and advise on effective management of employee grievances, investigations and ADA issues to minimize legal risk to the Company.
- Support drafting and negotiating broad range of employment-related agreements, analyze employment and compensation-related issues, and provide subject matter expertise on issues related to every aspect of the employment lifecycle.
- Provide strategic support for HR risk management efforts.
- Engage and manage external legal counsel effectively and ensure that our engagements reflect our inclusion and belonging legal obligations and policies.
- Interface with company employees at all levels, including senior executives and business lawyers. Collaborate with other lawyers on the Global HR Legal team with respect to advice and counselling provided to HR and other business partners.
- Supporting with matters outside the US as appropriate to provide practical, clear support and guidance to market HR teams.
- Supporting Global HR legal projects, including by facilitating the preparation of market versions of global contract and (where appropriate) policy templates and obtaining market legal advice to support the design and delivery of global projects.
- It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected - all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people.
Requirements
- Strong academic background, Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree.
- Must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with Bar.
- Minimum 5 years legal experience advising clients or Human Resources with employment law matters.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, juggle numerous priorities and meet deadlines.
Nice to have
- In-house experience strongly preferred.
- Experience working in a CPG or FCMG environment.
- Admission and good standing in other parts of tri-state area in addition to New Jersey is an advantage.
- Some experience of working with lawyers outside the US is an advantage.
- Key soft skills: influencing, empathy, analytical thinking, taking initiative, prioritization, pragmatism, solutions-focused approach and resilience in managing ambiguity.
Compensation
- The salary range for this role is: $160,876 - $221,204 plus an 18% on-target bonus.
- Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program.
- We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.
Benefits
- Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program.
- This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave.
- On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family.
- We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.
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