[Remote] Employment Lawyer - Legal; Risk & Compliance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Signant Health is a global evidence generation company that supports clinical trials with advanced technology and expertise. The International Employment Lawyer will provide legal advice on employment laws across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and managing cross-border employment issues while collaborating with Human Resources on all employment matters globally.ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice on employment laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictionsEnsure Signant's compliance with local labor laws, including hiring practices, contracts, employee benefits, and terminationDevelop and implement global employment policies and procedures aligned with international labor standardsAssist with labor relations and work councils/union negotiations across different countriesAdvise on vendor management regarding leased workers, including visa and immigration issues, employment contracts, and tax implicationsAddress issues related to mergers, acquisitions, and business restructurings with a focus on employee rights and obligationsCollaborate with international outside counsel on employment disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and mediationManage cross-border employment litigation, working with local counsel as necessaryHandle cases related to wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and other employment-related claimsConduct thorough research on international labor laws and regulationsMonitor changes in employment laws across jurisdictions and assess their impact on the companyProvide regular updates and training on international employment law trends and developmentsManage global mobility issues, employment-related technology, and M&A employment mattersDraft and review employment contracts, severance agreements, and other related legal documents for compliance with local and international lawsNegotiate terms of employment, including non-compete clauses, confidentiality agreements, and dispute resolution mechanismsServe as the primary legal point of contact for Human ResourcesBuild and maintain strong internal client relationships, providing strategic advice and proactive solutionsCollaborate with internal legal teams and external counsel to manage global employment law mattersSkillsProvide legal advice on employment laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictionsEnsure Signant's compliance with local labor laws, including hiring practices, contracts, employee benefits, and terminationDevelop and implement global employment policies and procedures aligned with international labor standardsAssist with labor relations and work councils/union negotiations across different countriesAdvise on vendor management regarding leased workers, including visa and immigration issues, employment contracts, and tax implicationsAddress issues related to mergers, acquisitions, and business restructurings with a focus on employee rights and obligationsCollaborate with international outside counsel on employment disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and mediationManage cross-border employment litigation, working with local counsel as necessaryHandle cases related to wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and other employment-related claimsConduct thorough research on international labor laws and regulationsMonitor changes in employment laws across jurisdictions and assess their impact on the companyProvide regular updates and training on international employment law trends and developmentsManage global mobility issues, employment-related technology, and M&A employment mattersDraft and review employment contracts, severance agreements, and other related legal documents for compliance with local and international lawsNegotiate terms of employment, including non-compete clauses, confidentiality agreements, and dispute resolution mechanismsServe as the primary legal point of contact for Human ResourcesBuild and maintain strong internal client relationships, providing strategic advice and proactive solutionsCollaborate with internal legal teams and external counsel to manage global employment law mattersJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution7+ years of experience in employment law, including at least 3 years of international exposureExperience working with multinational corporations or global law firmsStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively as part of a global teamExperience advising on employment matters across EMEA, APAC, or Latin American jurisdictionsFamiliarity with global mobility, immigration law, and cross-border M&A employment issuesExperience supporting HR teams in a fast-paced, global organizationCompany OverviewSignant Health focuses on software solutions for remote and site-based eCOA, eConsent, IRT, supply chain management, and data analytics. It is a sub-organization of Genstar Capital. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.signanthealth.com/.