Senior Director, Corporate Counsel Employment at Amneal India

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employment Law, Legal Counsel, Employee Relations, Workplace Investigations, Conflict Resolution, Policy Drafting, Compliance, Training, M&A Due Diligence, Risk Management, Labor Laws, HR Partnership, Budget Management, Proactive Approach, Solutions-Oriented, Ethical Conduct

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Our team is looking for a professional with a commitment to the highest standards of ethical conduct. This role will require an individual with a positive attitude, a proactive team player who partners effectively with clients in a collaborative environment, and works with internal and external stakeholders well to achieve stated business objectives while minimizing risks. This role is based in Bridgewater, NJ (hybrid schedule - 3 days on-site, 2 days remote); ability to travel on occasion as business needs is required. Description: The Senior Director, Employment Corporate Counsel serves as a strategic legal advisor to the company's HR, leadership, and compliance teams, providing expert guidance on employment law matters across jurisdictions. This role focuses on managing employment-related legal risks, ensuring compliance with evolving labor laws, and supporting workforce strategies in alignment with business goals. The position requires a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to complex workplace issues in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. Essential Functions:. Provide legal counsel on all aspects of employment law, including hiring, performance management, discipline, termination, wage and hour compliance, accommodations, and leave management. Advise on employee relations issues, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution strategies. Draft, review, and update employment policies, handbooks, employment agreements, and training materials. Partner with HR and business leaders to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, Title VII, NLRA, FLSA). Conduct training for HR and management on employment law topics, including harassment prevention, workplace investigations, and compliance. Support M&A due diligence and integration efforts related to employment matters. Monitoring legislative developments and trends, assessing their impact on company policies, and proactively helping to shape Amneal’s employment law function. Enhancing the Legal Department’s effectiveness through active participation in staff meetings and trainings, and maintaining constructive interactions with corporate and business clients. Managing employment-counseling-related legal budgets and driving efficiencies in external legal spend and relationships.

Responsibilities

The Senior Director, Employment Corporate Counsel provides legal counsel on employment law matters and manages employment-related legal risks. This role also involves advising on employee relations issues and ensuring compliance with labor laws.