Senior Counsel - Employment Law

Novo Nordisk; New Jersey; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Plainsboro, NJ, seeks a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in employment law to provide day-to-day legal advice and strategic support on employment matters. You will counsel on employment issues, mitigate risks, support M&A activities, and manage external counsel while ensuring policy compliance and staying current with evolving laws and industry trends.

The role is on-site with minimal travel, offering the opportunity to influence employment strategy within a leading

Qualifications

• J.D. required and admitted to the state Bar.
• 7+ years of employment law experience.
• In-house or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day employment law advice and strategic support.
• Counsel on employment issues and mitigate legal risks.
• Support M&A activities and manage external counsel.
• Ensure policy compliance and stay informed on evolving laws.

Skills

Employment law

Legal counsel

Education

J.D.

Job description

Role:

Senior Legal Counsel specializing in employment law for a global healthcare company, providing day-to-day legal advice and strategic support on employment matters.

Responsibilities:

• counsel on employment issues
• mitigate legal risks
• support M&A activities
• manage external counsel
• ensure policy compliance
• stay informed on evolving laws and industry trends

Requirements:

• J.D.
• 7+ years of employment law experience
• state Bar admission; in-house or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred

HighValue:

• employment law counseling and litigation
• healthcare/pharmaceutical industry familiarity
• M&A support including due diligence and integration
• policy review
• and compliance

WorkSetup:

onsite in Plainsboro, NJ, with minimal travel (0-10%).