Senior Counsel, Us Employment

Smith+Nephew

Base: $142,750 - $234,438 usd annually; bonus/equi...
Hybrid
Us employment law expertise
Active law license required
Mixed 1099/w2 workforce advice
The role involves providing proactive, practical, and timely day-to-day legal advice to the HR team and internal business partners across all business units

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing proactive, practical, and timely day-to-day legal advice to the HR team and internal business partners across all business units.
  • Candidates will lead internal investigations, manage outside counsel, and represent the company in employment matters filed with state and federal agencies.
  • Smith+Nephew offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and a hybrid work model.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing proactive, practical, and timely day-to-day legal advice to the HR team and internal business partners across all business units.

Salary

Base: $142,750 - $234,438 USD annually; Bonus/Equity: Competitive bonus and discounted stock options; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • US employment law expertise
  • Active law license required
  • Mixed 1099/W2 workforce advice
  • Internal investigation leadership
  • Policy drafting and review

Nice-to-have

  • Healthcare or pharma experience
  • Strategic business partnership skills
  • Data analytics proficiency
  • Global M&A due diligence support
  • Collaborative cross-departmental style

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate from accredited law school
  • Active license to practice law in at least one US state
  • 6+ years of dedicated employment law practice experience

Work Rights

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