Director, Employment & Litigation Counsel — Remote

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

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.