Director, Employment and Litigation Counsel

Menarini; New York (NY); Remote; USD 220,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Life insurance

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Menarini Stemline Therapeutics Inc seeks a Director of Employment and Litigation Counsel to partner with HR and business leaders, providing practical advice on employee relations, compliance, and workforce policies across the U.S. and international touchpoints as needed.

You will lead internal investigations, manage external counsel, oversee pre-litigation matters, and shape strategy for discrimination, harassment, and wage/hour compliance while ensuring data privacy and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• J.D. required and active U.S. bar license.
• Minimum 7 years of HR experience in the US, private practice and/or in-house.
• Deep knowledge of federal/state employment laws and civil procedure.
• Experience leading workplace investigations and handling administrative charges.
• Experience advising on employee data collection and protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment law guidance to HR, Talent Acquisition, and Total Rewards.
• Draft and update employment-related agreements and policies to comply with laws.
• Lead investigations and design remediation actions in partnership with HR.
• Manage general litigation and coordinate with outside counsel.

Skills

HR experience (US)

Employment law expertise

Litigation management

Investigation leadership

Negotiation with adverse parties

Education

J.D.

Active US Bar license

Tools

E-discovery management

Outside counsel management

Job description

## Director, Employment and Litigation CounselApply: Remote-Corporate Office - New York, New York, USA: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR100135**Company:**0750 Stemline Therapeutics Inc**Contract Type:**Permanent **Join us in shaping the future of Menarini - with passion, integrity, and a deep commitment to people.**About Menarini Group - Menarini is a leading international biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing health through innovation, research, and quality. For more than 135 years, we have worked to improve patients’ lives across a broad range of therapeutic areas through our dedication to science, integrity, and care for people. With a strong foundation in scientific excellence and a purpose-driven culture, Menarini offers diverse career opportunities for professionals eager to make a meaningful impact on global health.The Director, Employment & Litigation Counsel will serve as a key legal advisor to Human Resources, Business Leaders, and cross-functional partners across the organization. Reporting directly to the Assistant General Counsel, this role is responsible for providing practical, solution-oriented legal advice on a broad range of employment matters, managing general commercial and employment litigation, directly engaging with adverse parties, overseeing workplace investigations, and supporting global workforce growth in the biopharmaceutical sector. This role will offer preventive advice and solutions to the HR team for a range of topics from employee relations (“ER”) perspective, including, but not limited to, recruitment, compensation and benefits, retention, discrimination, harassment, performance, discipline and separations. This role will also provide advice on employee data-related matters. The geographic coverage of this role is primarily U.S. and may be expanded with the growth of the business.**Responsibilities**### Employment Law Advice & HR Partnership* Serve as a primary Legal Business Partner to HR, Talent Acquisition, and Total Rewards teams on employment compliance, worker classification (FLSA), performance management, accommodations, leaves of absence, executive compensation, and separations* Draft, review, and update employment-related agreements, restrictive covenants, separation packages, and workforce policies to align with federal, state, and local laws* Provide strategic counsel on immigration, OFCCP/EEOC compliance, global mobility, and contingent workforce management* Monitor evolving employment legislation and industry trends in the biotech/pharma space to proactively implement risk mitigation strategies ### Workplace Investigations & Compliance* Lead or supervise complex internal investigations into whistleblower allegations, harassment, discrimination, and code-of-conduct violations* Formulate standardized investigation workflows, ensure objective documentation, and partner with HR to implement corrective actions and remediations* Design and deliver interactive legal training programs for managers and HR professionals on employment compliance, internal investigations, and anti-harassment standards* Engage external counsel support as needed### Commercial & General Litigation Management* Act as a primary legal point of contact for external disputes, directly communicating and negotiating with adverse parties, opposing counsel, regulatory agencies, and third-party claimants across a variety of pre-litigation and active dispute matters* Direct and manage strategy for general commercial litigation, breach of contract claims, vendor disputes, IP-adjacent matters, and employment-related administrative charges (EEOC/state agencies)* Select, manage, and supervise outside counsel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective representation and strategic alignment on litigation proceedings* Oversee e-discovery, litigation holds, document collection, subpoena responses, and witness preparation for depositions and hearings **Skills/Knowledge*** J.D. is required* Active license to practice law in at least one US State* Minimum of 7 years HR experience in the US experience in private practice and/or in-house at high growth companies* Substantial hands-on experience directly negotiating and communicating with adverse parties, opposing counsel, and agency investigators to resolve pre-litigation disputes and commercial claims* Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, state wage-and-hour laws), as well as general civil procedure* Demonstrated experience managing workplace investigations, administrative agency charges, and commercial disputes* Experience advising on employee data collection, process and protection* Hands-on, solution-oriented, and ability to provide actionable solutions* Strategic thinker, knowledgeable on best practices* Ability to recognize trends and identify systemic approaches to solving problems* Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with teams of all levels with different culture and education backgrounds* Proficient multi-tasking, with strong attention to detail* Team-oriented person with excellent follow-up skills* Passion for learning, self-motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic* A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset* Global experience a plus, but not required Base Salary Range of $220,000 - $277,843. Menarini Stemline offers generous compensation and benefits packages, including Short- and Long-Term Incentive Programs, Fidelity 401(k) (with 6% company match), PPO and HDHP insurance plans, Company paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance and pre-tax FSA/HSA programs. **Please note: this position is classified as a corporate office position. In accordance with the New York employer convenience rule, Stemline will withhold New York state income taxes for all corporate office employees, regardless of whether these employees work in New York or remotely.** *#LI-Remote* **Base Salary Range of:**220000 Menarini Stemline offers generous compensation and benefits packages, including Fidelity 401(k) (with company match), Healthcare insurance, Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance and pre-tax FSA/HSA programs. Menarini Stemline is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.