Description:

We are seeking a curious, talented, and resourceful Corporate Employment Counsel to join our legal team. This role will be based in Minneapolis, will report to the General Counsel, and will serve as a strategic advisor to the company's HR, management and executive teams on all aspects of employment law, employee relationships and work-force policy. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, and will be empowered to provide proactive solutions and improvements to our operations. In addition, outside of employment law support, this role will have opportunities to grow and contribute to other matters, such as litigation management and strategy In addition to employment law matters, this role will also provide legal support to other areas of the company, as necessary, based on interest, and needs of the business and legal teams. Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal support on employment law matters across A Biotech Company's global operations, including, but not limited to, advice on hiring, performance management, discipline, termination, and accommodations.
Conduct and oversee internal investigations related to employee conduct, compliance, and workplace incidents.
Manage employment-related litigation and pre-litigation disputes, including coordination with external counsel.
Partner with HR and business leaders to develop policies and procedures and deliver training on employment law topics, fostering a culture of compliance and empowerment.
Support employment law aspects of M&A transactions, including due diligence, integration planning, and risk mitigation.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance legal and HR operations, compliance, and efficiency.
Collaborate with legal colleagues to provide support in other areas based on experience and interest, such as privacy, litigation strategy, commercial contracting, and/or AI risk management.
Stay current on employment law developments and trends, proactively advise stakeholders on implications and best practices and update documentation accordingly.
Leverage AI tools and legal technology to improve productivity, decision-making, and legal service delivery.

Key Skills

Practical, efficient, and solution-focused
Deep expertise in U.S. employment law, with the ability to apply legal principles pragmatically across jurisdictions and business contexts.
Strong investigative and analytical skills, with sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive matters.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in plain language
Process-oriented mindset, with a drive to improve systems, workflows, and outcomes.
Adaptability and intellectual curiosity, with a willingness to expand into new legal domains and support cross-functional initiatives.
Collaborative team player, comfortable working in a lean legal department and contributing to a broad range of legal issues.
Proficiency with legal technology and AI tools, and openness to innovation in legal practice.
Problem-solving and decision-making – this role will support multi-disciplinary projects and it's crucial that we follow a complete, efficient process for identifying problems and implementing solutions

Qualifications:

Qualified lawyer in Minnesota or another United States jurisdiction.
Minimum 7 years of experience in employment law
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, effectively and diplomatically, to both a legal and non-legal audience
Experience in litigation, privacy, compliance programs, and/or commercial contracting preferred
Experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical/biotechnology, medical devices, or other regulated industry preferred