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Merck & Co, Inc
Labor & Employment Legal Director
Job Description
Subject to applicable law, all prospective hires will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or intend to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 1, 2021, or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement. Hired candidates who are not vaccinated by November 1, 2021, and who have not been approved for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, in accordance with applicable law.
We partner with the business to ensure we maintain our company’s values and high ethical standards, comply with the law, protect our people and enhance our reputation. We strive to foster an environment that is inspiring, supportive and diverse.
Position Description:
The position provides legal support and counseling to business partners on a broad range of employment and labor matters . The position requires strong interpersonal skills, excellent judgment and a proven ability to deliver and influence timely, practical and creative solutions that properly balance business considerations and legal risks, often amid ambiguous circumstances.
Responsibilities include:
Provide day- to-day advice on a broad range of employment issues including recruiting, hiring, compensation, wage and hour, HR practices, performance management, investigations, tem1inations , restructurings and labor relations;
Handle and defend the company in employment and/or labor related administrative proceedings, including the drafting of responses to the EEOC, NLRB and other federal and state governmental agencies;
Supervise and manage all aspects of employment related litigation;
Represent the Company in labor arbitrations, contract negotiations and labor proceedings;
Prepare severance agreements;
Assist in the development, review and revision of employment policies;
Support Our Company's HR tean1s and compliance functions in audits and internal investigations;
Provide training to HR and line management tean1s on employment related issues ;
Work with and potentially train and supervise paralegal(s);
Provide legal services , advice and guidance that is consistent with law and Company policy , furthers business objectives and appropriately balances divisional /function/corporate business objectives and legal risks ;
Exercises sound judgment to drive decisions on routine and non-routine matters within area of practice;
Some domestic travel required
Reports to Associate Vice President and Group Managing Counsel, Our Manufacturing Division, Labor & Employment, Safety & Environment.
Position Qualifications:
Education Minimum Requirement:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Graduate of an accredited US law school , with admission to the Bar of New Jersey or another state.
Required Experience and Skills:
Five (5) or more years of employment experience in a law firm or corporate setting.
Excellent teamwork , communication (written and oral), judgment and analytical skills, and a high degree of business acumen.
Experience in managing a significant workload, with the ability to handle and prioritize competing tasks in a fast paced and challenging environment.
Experience in counseling and influencing senior business leaders.
Experience in employment counseling and handling employment disputes.
Experience handling labor issues, including labor disputes, labor arbitrations and proceedings.
Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.
Who we are …
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for …
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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Number of Openings:
1Requisition ID:R139806