Provide expert legal advice on employment laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions
Ensure compliance with local labour laws including hiring practices, contracts, employee benefits, and terminations
Develop and implement global employment policies aligned with international labour standards
Assist in labour relations and work counsel/union negotiations across different countries
Advise on vendor management including leased workers, visa, and immigration issues
Address employment issues related to mergers, acquisitions, and business restructurings
Manage international employment disputes including litigation, arbitration, and mediation
Handle cases related to wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and other employment-related claims
Conduct thorough research on international labour laws and monitor changes impacting the company
Provide regular updates and training on global employment law trends and developments
Draft and review employment contracts, severance agreements, and related legal documents
Negotiate terms of employment including non-compete clauses, confidentiality agreements, and dispute resolution mechanisms
Serve as the primary legal contact for Human Resources
Build and maintain strong client relationships offering strategic advice and proactive legal solutions
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution
Experienced in employment law focusing on international matters
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Proven experience working with multinational corporations or global law firms
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
What the job involves
Provide expert legal advice on employment laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions; ensure compliance with local labour laws including those related to hiring practices, contracts, employee benefits, and terminations; develop and implement global employment policies aligned with international labour standards
Advise on vendor management including issues related to leased workers, visas, and immigration; address employment issues raised during mergers, acquisitions, and business restructurings
Manage international employment disputes through litigation, arbitration, and mediation including cases of wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment
Draft and review employment contracts, severance agreements, and legal documents; negotiate terms of employment focusing on non-compete clauses, confidentiality agreements, and dispute resolution mechanisms
Serve as the primary legal contact for Human Resources, building strong client relationships and offering strategic advice and proactive legal solutions
Signant Health is dedicated to leveraging software, deep therapeutic and scientific knowledge, and operational expertise to consistently capture, aggregate, and reveal quality evidence for clinical studies, driving change and innovation in the clinical trial landscape.
Company benefits
Equal opportunity workplace
Affirmative action employer
Committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status