Senior Counsel, Global Labor & Employment

Senior Counsel, Global Labor & Employment Full-time Department: Corporate Job Family: Legal Compensation: USD 215000 - USD 235000 - yearly At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us! Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA. THE POSITION: The Sr. Counsel, Global Labor & Employment is a critical strategic role responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice and guidance on a wide range of global labor and employment matters while supporting broader litigation, investigations, and other legal matters as business needs require. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, this individual will be the primary subject matter expert, ensuring the company's compliance with labor and employment laws across all jurisdictions of operation, mitigating risk, and supporting the company's growth and talent strategies. This is a highly influential individual contributor role requiring exceptional legal acumen, business judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, global environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams. These results are achieved by: EMPLOYMENT LAW: Providesday to day counseling in all areas of state and federal employment law, including counseling ondiscipline, terminations,anti-discrimination and anti-harassment,disability law leaves, and reductions-in-force. Develops and presents executive-level briefings, recommendations, and risk assessments to the Chief Legal Officer and others as assigned regarding employment litigation, workforce strategy, regulatory developments, and significant employment-related matters. Provides ex-US legal support for EU, UK, and APAC region in all material aspects as provided domestically. Provides assistance with GlobalBusiness Conduct cases regarding employee investigations and discipline arising out of violations of company policy. Provides assistance with onboarding of international employees. Creates and delivers employment law-based training programs to management and general employee audiences. Manages litigation arising out of employment law claims and supports other litigation, investigations, and dispute resolution matters, as assigned, in partnership with internal and external counsel. Manages statistical analyses for pay equity, compensation review, variable compensation and reductions-in-force. Advises on use of temporary and contract employees and prepares/negotiates service agreements with temporary labor providers. Addresses all employment law issues in divestitures and acquisition. Advises on employment contracts, non-competition agreements, confidentiality clauses (in collaboration with Intellectual Property attorneys) and enforcement of the same. Advises on workers compensation cases. Advises on Human Resource workplace policies (drug/alcohol, security/workplace violence. Advises on workplace closing, staffing reductions, redeployments, severances issue,and required WARN notifications. Advises on HIPAA and state-based privacy issues. Provides legal support for Department of Labor reviews of plans, information requests, and correction procedures. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias. All other duties as assigned. LABOR LAW: Provides day to day counseling in areas of U.S. labor law. Provides strategic updates and risk assessments to the Chief Legal Officer and others as assigned regarding labor relations matters, workforce trends, union-related developments, and associated business risks. Defends charges under the National Labor Relations Act: unfair labor practices, grievances, and arbitrations. Provides training for management on union-free workplaces, and defense of charges under the National Labor Relations Act. Drafts workplace policies consistent with labor law and “protected activities”. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS LAW: Provides day-to-day counsel regarding the administration and interpretation of Eversana’s ERISA welfare and tax qualified plans. Provides support to Compensation/Benefits organization and to Treasury organization (when applicable) regarding plan amendments, new plan features, annuity lift-outs,discontinuation of benefits and plan terminations. Collaborates on and reviewsall communications to plan participants, including year-end election materials. Manages benefits-based litigation and plan appeal process. Drafts, reviews and assists in negotiation of administrative services agreements. Advises Company employee service center regarding employee and participant requests. Advises on benefit interpretations and benefits offered in collective bargaining agreements. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by an employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. If reasonable accommodation is needed to perform the essential functions of your job position, please contact Human Resources.

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