Associate General Counsel, Employment Law

Ferring

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States
Base: $260,900 to $290,814; bonus/equity: competit...
Hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)
Employment and litigation matters
Labor and employment laws
Manage all ferring u.s. litigation
Ferring, a biopharmaceutical company based in Parsippany, New Jersey, is looking for an Associate General Counsel specializing in Employment Law. This role requires an experienced attorney to lead legal matters related to employment, litigation, and HR policies, contributing to a culture focused on people and innovation

Job Summary

  • This Associate General Counsel will serve as Lead Counsel for the company on all employment and litigation matters, including products liability and commercial litigation.
  • The attorney in this role will provide legal counsel to management at all levels and guidance to the CHRO and HR leadership team as it relates to shaping policy and culture.
  • At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities.

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Ferring, a biopharmaceutical company based in Parsippany, New Jersey, is looking for an Associate General Counsel specializing in Employment Law. This role requires an experienced attorney to lead legal matters related to employment, litigation, and HR policies, contributing to a culture focused on people and innovation.

Salary

Base: $260,900 to $290,814; Bonus/Equity: Competitive annual incentive compensation targets; Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, 401k, disability, life insurance, wellness, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • employment and litigation matters
  • labor and employment laws
  • manage all Ferring U.S. litigation
  • legal risk assessment and strategy
  • manage outside counsel
  • compensation and benefits advice
  • EEO/AA filings oversight
  • discovery and data privacy
  • document holds and e-discovery
  • litigation budget management

Nice-to-have

  • entrepreneurial spirit
  • people first philosophy
  • innovative company culture
  • team player
  • motivate others
  • business setting advice

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate from accredited law school
  • minimum of 10 years’ experience
  • Admission to practice law in New Jersey or IHC license
  • Experience with complex litigation
  • Experience handling contentious negotiations
  • Knowledge of products liability, antitrust and US labor and employment law
  • Background in general corporate and transactional work in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Hybrid work: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

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