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Senior Corporate Counsel, Employment Counsel - "Global life-science Leader"

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Labcorp

Jan 10

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
  • United Kingdom, +2
    Remote

Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor/ Barrister with 4+ years post qualification experience either with a reputed law firm or as an in-house employment lawyer.
  • Experience in advising on complex employment related disputes and issues and provide advice practical advice and solutions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Excellent drafting and legal interpretation skills.
  • Sound analytical skills to review matters and identify key legal issues.
  • Have a risk spotting mindset with a dedicated approach to compliance and ethical issues.
  • Ability to effectively manage external counsel when required.
  • Effective time management and organizations skills.
  • Be able to partner across teams, to provide practical advice and solutions.
  • Must be pro-active, be able to work independently and possess the initiative to drive projects and matters forward to resolution.
  • Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives.
  • Advanced communication skills to enable the translation of complex legal and regulatory issues into easily understandable advice.
  • Proven ability to take a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives in order to achieve strategic business results.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

Responsibilities

  • Providing legal advice and support to Human Resources department and other stakeholders in relation to a broad range of employee related issues, such as recruitment, background screening, benefits, employee conduct, compensation, and terminations.
  • Providing legal advice and support on merger and acquisition and restructuring projects issues including issues involving TUPE, redundancies and collective redundancies.
  • Reviewing and drafting employment related documentation such as employment contracts, termination agreements, employee policies and training materials.
  • Advising in relation to employee relations matters, including investigations, conduct issues and disciplinary matters.
  • Providing legal advice with respect to potential litigation and legal risks, coordinating and managing litigation matters.
  • Advising when it is appropriate to engage external counsel and thereafter engaging and coordinating external counsel.
  • Providing training to HR and other business areas as required.

FAQs

What is the location of the Senior Corporate Counsel position?

The position is located in Harrogate, UK.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

A qualified Solicitor/Barrister with 4+ years of post-qualification experience, either with a reputed law firm or as an in-house employment lawyer is required.

What regions will the Employment Counsel provide legal support for?

The Employment Counsel will provide legal support for operations located in the UK, EU, and AsiaPac countries including China, India, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan.

What types of issues will the Employment Counsel handle?

The Employment Counsel will handle a wide variety of employment law issues such as recruitment, employee conduct, compensation, terminations, and issues related to mergers and acquisitions.

Will this role involve drafting legal documentation?

Yes, the Employment Counsel will be responsible for reviewing and drafting employment-related documentation including contracts, termination agreements, employee policies, and training materials.

Does Labcorp offer training and development opportunities?

Yes, Labcorp offers developmental training in various formats to help grow your career, including self-paced, virtual, and live-in-person training.

What is Labcorp's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Labcorp is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind.

Are there flexible work options available for this position?

Yes, Labcorp offers flexible scheduling and remote working alternatives.

What skills are important for the Senior Corporate Counsel role?

Important skills include excellent written and verbal communication, drafting and legal interpretation, analytical skills, risk spotting, time management, and the ability to partner across teams.

How does Labcorp support work-life balance?

Labcorp supports work-life balance with an employee-friendly leave policy, allowing dedicated time with family and friends, and has flexible work timings.

In Pursuit of Answers

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1978
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Clear and confident health care decisions begin with questions. At Labcorp, we’re constantly in pursuit of answers. With unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we accelerate innovation and provide insight to improve health and improve lives. Whether you’re a patient, provider, researcher or in the pharmaceutical industry, we’re here for you. More than 70,000 employees strong, we serve clients in more than 100 countries. Labcorp (NYSE: LH) reported revenue of $14 billion in FY 2020.

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