Legal Counsel - Compliance, Employment and Litigation

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2023 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com

Our search for better is changing the lives of our customers. It’s changing the careers of our people too – creating new challenges and opportunities all the time. We’re a business that never stands still. Join the team and you won’t either.

This is a remote, US-based role, with strong preference for candidates in the Eastern Time Zone

Position overview

This role is for a highly motivated and detail-oriented attorney experienced in employment law and in litigation, preferably with a healthcare or life sciences background, to join our Legal team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance and support for global employee relations, commercial matters, and general litigation or other contested matters. This role reports directly to the VP, Deputy General Counsel and is an excellent opportunity for a talented attorney looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative healthcare-focused organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct employment law support and also provides legal support to U.S. based Deputy General Counsel in litigation and other corporate matters
• Collaborate with business colleagues and members of the legal team and contract managers to draft, review, and manage day-to-day sales, procurement, and other commercial agreements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with North American and European federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and industry standards, proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks
• Provide support to and coordinate with Compliance team including assistance on investigative matters
• Provide guidance and advice to U.S., European and Canadian Human Resources departments and to the management teams on labor and employment laws, including matters related to team member onboarding, restrictive covenants, employee disciplinary actions and separations
• Provide advice to the Rewards and Recognition team on various employee benefits concerns or claims
• Provide legal counsel and support on a wide range of employment law matters, which may include, without limitation: employment contracts, separation and severance agreements, internal investigations, discrimination, harassment, and related compliance issues.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of employment policies, procedures, and practices that comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct training sessions and provide educational resources to employees and managers on employment law matters to promote legal awareness and compliance within the organization.
• Responsible for collaboration with Deputy General Counsel on effectively managing external counsel—as needed—including oversight of disputes and litigation matters.
• Collaborate with other Legal Group team members to manage day-to-day commercial agreements, matters, and ongoing and potential litigation and disputes.
• Review sales and marketing materials to ensure legal compliance and adequate substantiation.
• Work closely with the legal team and other internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives while maintaining legal and ethical standards.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Compliance leadership and local compliance officers.
• Conduct compliance and employee relations investigations and provide advice on remediation steps.
• Advise on legal and compliance issues involved in consulting arrangements with Health Care Professionals.

Role Relevant Experience and skills

• Admission to the bar in the state where the candidate is located and/or eligible for in-house counsel registration.
• Seven (7) or more years of experience as an attorney, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, or a related industry, with a focus on litigation, employment, and health law.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state laws and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of the anti-kickback statute, false claims act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and global equivalents.
• 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.

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