Counsel employment law

This is where you save and sustain livesAt Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world.You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives where your purpose accelerates our mission.Your Role at BaxterYou will have responsibility for providing labor and employment law legal support for assigned businesses, regions, operations and / or functions.You will formulate and implement the company’s legal strategies relevant to the assigned groups, advise other lawyers and management in the subject matter and serve as a role model for the Legal Department’s Professional Standards.You will report to the Associate General Counsel, Employment & Labor Law.What You'll be Doing• Understand the strategic and tactical objectives of Baxter and the associated legal implications.• Assess and formulate strategy to manage key legal issues pertinent to the assigned groups.• Directly handle most legal matters within the assigned groups.• Develop and manage the operational processes for the assigned groups.• Participate in articulation of the Labor and Employment Law team’s goals and support strategies for operational management of the Legal Department.• Participate as a strategic member of the business team for assigned groups; find opportunities and suggest / implement solutions for better practices regarding structure, systems and delivery of services.• Establish positive relationships with internal and external constituents; principal responsibility for relationships with key outside legal firms.• Accountable for keeping the Associate and Deputy General Counsels, Human Resources Leadership Team, and other members of the Legal Department advised of key labor and employment law matters.• Build cohesive cross-functional teams to achieve desired outcomes.• Work collaboratively with other pertinent members of the Legal Department to put together cross department teams to address sophisticated issues.• At least 5 to 7 years experience in labor law and employment law, including benefits, US unions and collective bargaining.• JD or international equivalent from a nationally or internationally recognized institution.• Proven experience of successfully working with the management team as a business partner contributing to the success of the business.• Experience in counseling business clients with respect to all major federal employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, WARN) and state and local counterparts;preferably some experience with IL, CA, NC, AL, AR, IN, FL, NY and / or MS state and local employment laws.• Experience defending and / or handling federal, state and local employment litigation and government administrative charges or claims throughout the US.• Prior experience developing and leading employment law training and drafting employment law policies, contracts and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.• Prior experience counseling on US labor relations and union avoidance, and defending against unfair labor practice charges.• Prior experience conducting and training other professionals on internal investigations.• Prior experience advising federal contractors on affirmative action obligation and programs, as well as defending audits by the OFCCP.• Prior experience with mergers, acquisitions and divestitures due diligence pertaining to employment matters.• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to effectively develop key partnerships with clients and other individuals.• Exhibits critical thinking, good judgment, the ability to view issues holistically, balance benefit and risk to make decisions that are in the best interests of the business, and a genuine teammate that willingly collaborates and can take on additional responsibilities as business needs dictate.• Ability to function in a high paced legal environment and to proactively develop strategies to ensure efficient and effective counsel.• Experience in the medical device and / or pharmaceutical industries preferredLI-PB1Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite.This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.Last updated : 2024-10-01