Associate General Counsel, Employment Law

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Parsippany, New Jersey, United States
Base: $260,900 to $290,814; bonus: annual incentiv...
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10 years law firm or in-house experience
Juris doctorate from accredited law school
Admission to practice in new jersey
** Ferring Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel specializing in Employment Law to provide legal counsel on employment and litigation matters in Parsippany, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry, and will work closely with senior leadership on various legal challenges while promoting a people-first culture. **

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the Lead Counsel for all employment and litigation matters, reporting directly to the US Vice President, General Counsel.
  • The successful candidate will advise senior leadership on labor laws, diversity initiatives, and manage the company's entire US litigation portfolio excluding patent and trademark.
  • Ferring offers a competitive base salary ranging from $260,900 to $290,814 along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401k matching, and paid parental leave.

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** Ferring Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel specializing in Employment Law to provide legal counsel on employment and litigation matters in Parsippany, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry, and will work closely with senior leadership on various legal challenges while promoting a people-first culture. **

Salary

Base: $260,900 to $290,814; Bonus: Annual incentive compensation based on performance; Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, 401k match, paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10 years law firm or in-house experience
  • Juris Doctorate from accredited law school
  • Admission to practice in New Jersey
  • Experience with complex litigation and class actions
  • Knowledge of products liability and antitrust laws

Nice-to-have

  • Pharmaceutical industry background preferred
  • Experience with Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
  • Ability to manage external counsel relationships
  • Strong negotiation and settlement skills
  • Team player with business acumen

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate degree required
  • Minimum 10 years of legal experience
  • New Jersey bar admission or IHC license
  • Hybrid work model requiring 4 days onsite

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