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Form of workKindeva Drug Delivery
Kindeva is a leading global contract developer and manufacturer (CDMO) with delivery platform expertise in Autoinjector, Inhalation, Transdermal/Intradermal Patch Technologies. We partner with our customers to improve patient outcomes around the world. Together, as One Team, we will manufacture many more tomorrows.
Ready to work with purpose? Look no further, we are hiring a Legal Counsel to join our STL Maryland Heights team.
ROLE SUMMARY
Responsible for providing legal counsel to internal clients in various labor and employment matters. You will help clients navigate complex employment laws and regulations, ensure compliance, minimize legal risks. Represent employer in any litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings related to labor and employment disputes. This role requires an independent thinker with the ability to function autonomously and take initiative to contribute under dynamic business conditions.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work directly with various business teams, providing day-to-day advice, serving as lead counsel on various employment, labor, real estate, IT and general legal matters related to the business operations.
- Develop and implement integrated and unified employment law related best practices across the company.
- Lead and oversee all internal employment related investigations, complaints, grievances, and represent employer in labor and employment litigation, including discrimination claims, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and more.
- Conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Advising clients on employment law matters, such as compliance with state and federal regulations, HR policies, and best practices.
- Partner with external and internal resources to educate clients on relevant legal topics and provide updates on changes to any applicable law and/or regulation
- Collaborating with clients to develop strategies for resolving labor and employment disputes, both pre-litigation and during litigation.
- Keeping abreast of changes in labor and employment laws and providing proactive guidance to clients.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships through effective communication and exceptional legal representation.
- Works collaboratively with HR Business Partners to ensure accurate reporting, communication and data maintenance
- Performs various duties in special projects, as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- 10+ legal experience with experience in a corporate legal department or law firm with a focus on labor and employment, real estate, IT agreements, and general business operations.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws, regulations, and precedents.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
- Exceptional negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong ambition to help build a labor and employment and operations legal function from the ground up.
California residents should review our Notice for California Employees and Applicants before applying.
Covid-19:
Safety for our employees and our communities is a key priority for Kindeva Drug Delivery. Kindeva encourages everyone who can get vaccinated to get vaccinated.
Our Covid-19 task force monitors the external environment and will continue to evaluate our policies and procedures.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Kindeva Drug Delivery is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Other details
- Job Family Senior Professional III
- Job Function Professional
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $106,150.00
- Max Hiring Rate $139,322.00
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