Description:

The Role:
The Senior Director, Global Labor & Employment is a senior leader on our Ethics and Compliance team. Reporting to the Chief Ethics, Compliance & Privacy Officer, with strong partnership with senior leaders across HR and Legal, and as needed other functions, to develop our global diverse and inclusive workforce while scaling with the Company's global expansion. The ideal candidate will have experience navigating global employment issues for fast-paced companies in a highly regulated industry. Prior work experience developing and implementing significant global talent build-outs and innovative and locally appropriate programs and policies to foster a strong employee culture while minimizing employment-related risk is required. Significant experience investigating and resolving employment-related issues and disputes and employment-related litigation is also required. This individual will also exhibit exceptional dynamic range, capable of quickly pivoting between global strategy and local operational execution. This position will be in our Cambridge, MA office.

Here's What You'll Do:

Provide counseling on a broad array of global labor & employment related matters, including establishment of operations in multiple countries; recruitment and hiring, restrictive covenant issues, equal pay, leaves of absence, investigations, disciplinary warnings, terminations, workplace safety, reorganizations, reductions in force, non-competition provisions, health and safety, employment-related litigation, immigration and international assignments
Be a leader in furthering the company's global diversity and inclusion initiatives, including its corporate social responsibility and governance initiatives related to our people around the world
Establish and maintain relationships, credibility and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members and other colleagues across a multi-national business environment with demonstrated global sensitivity
Identify and assess legal risks and opportunities within the labor & employment area and advise accordingly, which will include monitoring international employment law developments
Assist with drafting, interpreting and enforcing employment, separation, non-competition, confidentiality and consulting agreements
Collaborate with the Human Resources Leadership Team to generate and implement trainings on HR and employment law topics
Manage and evaluate use of outside counsel on employment related matters and litigation
Assist in representing An American Biotechnology Company before government/administrative agencies in discrimination, wage and other employment claims, and in response to threatened claims

Here's What You'll Need (Minimum Qualifications)

J.D. and licensed to practice law in Massachusetts via the MA Board of Bar Overseers or licensed in at least 1 other jurisdiction
12+ years of experience in global labor & employment law with an in-house law department, preferably in the biopharma industry
Experience handling labor & employment matters before international as well as domestic federal and state courts and administrative agencies
Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws, including those pertaining to employment discrimination, retaliation and accommodation; leaves of absence; wage/hour and payroll; worker classification; whistleblowing; data privacy; layoffs; workplace injury; credit and criminal checks; waivers of claims
Exceptional judgment when weighing both legal and business risk
Proven success in managing and leading teams

Here's What You'll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

Working knowledge of relevant employment laws and regulations in US and globally in areas of operations
Strong executive presence and the ability to interact confidently with An American Biotechnology Company HR and Legal Leadership team members, coupled with the ability to explain complex legal matters in a pragmatic and practical manner that is easily understood.
Ability to work with senior management both in a strategic high-level counseling and advising mode, as well as tactically, to achieve daily, short-term and long-term company goals
Adept at balancing risk and opportunity and highly accountable environment where you can make a clear impact
Excellent, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills and an ability to develop relevant and realistic plans, programs, and recommendations to influence great outcomes.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple matters simultaneously, in a fast-paced environment, and to respond quickly, clearly and pragmatically to urgent situations and rapidly shifting priorities in ambiguous or challenging situations
High ethical standards, integrity and strength of character in his/her personal and professional dealings and a willingness to act on and be accountable for his/her decisions.
Ability to learn the An American Biotechnology Company culture and to actively role model the An American Biotechnology Company Mindsets
Demonstrated ability to own projects and consistently meet tight timing requirements and high-quality standards
Proven ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals from multiple departments at all levels of the organization
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information using impeccable discretion and judgment
A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.