Associate General Counsel, Employment Law

Ferring

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States
Base: $260,900 to $290,814; bonus: annual incentiv...
Hybrid
10 years law firm or in-house experience
Juris doctorate from accredited law school
Admission to practice in new jersey or ihc license
This role serves as Lead Counsel for all employment and litigation matters, reporting directly to the US Vice President, General Counsel

Job Summary

  • This role serves as Lead Counsel for all employment and litigation matters, reporting directly to the US Vice President, General Counsel.
  • The attorney will provide strategic legal counsel to senior leadership on labor laws, diversity initiatives, and products liability risks.
  • Ferring offers a competitive base salary range of $260,900 to $290,814 along with comprehensive healthcare, 401k matching, and paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

This role serves as Lead Counsel for all employment and litigation matters, reporting directly to the US Vice President, General Counsel.

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 or IHC license
  • Complex litigation including class action
  • Products liability and antitrust knowledge
  • US labor and employment law expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Pharmaceutical industry background preferred
  • Experience with Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
  • Ability to manage outside counsel relationships
  • Strong negotiation and settlement skills
  • Team player with leadership capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of legal experience
  • Juris Doctorate degree required
  • NJ bar admission or IHC license
  • Background in pharmaceutical industry preferred

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