Employment Counsel

Penumbra, Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Generous benefits package

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Penumbra, Inc. is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their dynamic legal team in California. This role involves providing expert advice on various employment matters, including hiring, compliance, and employee relations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in employment law and possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

This position offers a salary range of $175,000 to $255,000 along with a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience with California and federal employment law expertise.
• Medical device or regulated industry experience preferred.
• Ability to manage employment litigation and compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise on various employment law issues.
• Manage HR compliance and internal investigations.
• Develop and deliver training on employment law topics.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

J.D. and admission to the California state bar

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

As part of Penumbra's Legal team, you will support a growing and dynamic company that develops ground‑breaking technology to further its mission of saving patients' lives. You will work closely with the General Counsel, other seasoned attorneys, paralegals, and support staff as a member of a closely‑knit team. Partnering with the Human Resources department and key business stakeholders across the company in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment, you will handle a variety of matters essential to ensure the company's continued rapid growth.

What You'll Work On

• Provide subject matter expertise on a broad range of employment issues, including recruitment, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations, re‑organisations, complex leaves of absence and accommodations issues, compensation, wage & hour laws, contingent workers, HR practices, and performance management, among others.
• Manage and support HR compliance, employee escalations, privileged internal investigations, and compliance audits.
• In coordination with HR, assist with the creation and regular review of policies, standards and business procedures designed to foster compliance with various state, federal and global employment laws, and regulations.
• In coordination with HR, develop and deliver training to internal business departments on a variety of employment law topics.
• Manage and resolve employment litigation, including EEOC/DFEH complaints, pre‑litigation demands, and partnering with the Information Security team to manage discovery and preservation issues.
• Provide global employment law support in partnership with local Legal and HR.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with other members of the Legal team, the HR team, and other departments to support employment law compliance and manage employment law risk.
• Understand and recognise opportunities to maximise market penetration and participate in market research activities as required.
• Participate in developing detailed marketing literature and other sales tools for Penumbra products.
• Adhere to the Company's Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company.
• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.

What You Contribute

• J.D. and admission to the California state bar, registration as in‑house counsel, or ability to gain admission or registration within 90 days.
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong understanding of and expertise in California and federal employment law and a combination of law firm and in‑house corporate experience.
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise assignments while handling various projects simultaneously.

Working Conditions

General office environment. Willingness and ability to work on site. May have business travel from 5-10%. Must be able to move between buildings and floors. Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day. Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets. Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

Annual Base Salary Range

$175,000 – $255,000

We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity programme, when applicable. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

What We Offer

• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionising the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
• A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long‑term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

For additional information on Penumbra's commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.