Legal Counsel – Employment and Litigation

Convatec

. Provide direct employment law support and legal support to the U.S.-based Deputy General Counsel in litigation and other corporate matters .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employment law, compliance, and litigation management, with a strong ability to provide strategic legal counsel to diverse business units. Proficient in developing and implementing compliant employment policies and conducting training on legal matters.

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Employment Law ExpertiseLitigation ManagementCompliance CoordinationLegal Research SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Drafting AgreementsLegal ComplianceEmployment ContractsSeparation AgreementsInternal InvestigationsDiscrimination LawHarassment LawLabor Law ResearchRegulatory CompliancePolicy Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrategic Legal AdviceProfessionalismAnalytical SkillsTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Admission to State BarLaw Degree from ABA Accredited Law School

Industry Keywords

Healthcare LawLife Sciences LawFederal Employment LawsState Employment LawsEuropean Employment LawsCanadian Employment LawsCollective BargainingCompliance StandardsEthical StandardsCommercial Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct employment law support and legal support to the U.S.-based Deputy General Counsel in litigation and other corporate matters
Draft, review, and manage day-to-day sales, procurement, and other commercial agreements
Ensure compliance with North American and European federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and industry standards
Identify and mitigate legal risks
Support and coordinate with the Compliance team, including investigative matters
Advise U.S., European, and Canadian Human Resources departments and management teams on labor and employment laws
Advise on onboarding, restrictive covenants, disciplinary actions, separations, employee benefits concerns, and claims
Provide counsel on employment contracts, separation and severance agreements, internal investigations, discrimination, harassment, and related compliance issues
Develop, implement, and maintain compliant employment policies, procedures, and practices
Conduct training sessions and provide educational resources on employment law
Manage external counsel as needed and oversee disputes and litigation matters
Manage ongoing and potential litigation, disputes, and commercial matters with Legal Group members
Review sales and marketing materials for legal compliance and adequate substantiation
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives while maintaining legal and ethical standards
Report directly to the VP, Deputy General Counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Admission to the bar in the state of New Jersey or another state, and eligible for in-house counsel registration
Five (5) or more years of experience as an attorney, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, or a related industry, with a focus on litigation and employment law
Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state laws and regulations
Ability to research labor and employment laws, regulations and collective bargaining requirements outside the U.S., such as Canada, the EU and Latin American countries, without overly relying on external counsel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and group presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic legal advice and counsel to global business partners within varied functions and global business units
High degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethical behavior
Law degree from an ABA accredited law school
Admission to an applicable state bar for the U.S.-based role
Strong research, project management, and time management skills
Superior organizational and analytical skills
Ability to manage a demanding workload and effectively prioritize tasks
Ability to develop creative legal solutions
Willingness to learn Convatec’s businesses, products, and services

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement for a U.S.-based role
Limited business travel, not expected to exceed 15% of the time
Opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative healthcare-focused organization