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IDEXX · 1 day ago

Employment Counsel

Westbrook, ME

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

IDEXX is a leading innovation company in the veterinary and water testing industries. The Employment Counsel will provide strategic guidance on global employment matters, including litigation and internal investigations, while collaborating with various teams to mitigate risks and support business objectives.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLivestockVeterinary

Responsibilities

Providing day-to-day advice on employment related legal matters

Monitoring external legal developments and ensuring IDEXX compliance

Defending agency and litigation matters

Conducting employment related investigations

Collaborating with colleagues in Legal and Compliance Team on cross-functional matters that may include project work, investigations or department-wide initiatives

Qualification

J.D.EquivalentBar membershipEmployment Law experienceFederal employment lawsMicrosoft OfficeResearchDrafting agreementsDefending claimsProject managementCommunication skills

Required

J.D. or equivalent, with top academic credentials required

Bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Substantive Employment Law experience either in private practice or in-house (both preferred), ideally in a multinational context and direct client interaction

Experience in a matrixed, multinational, public company environment highly valued

Demonstrated excellent core legal skills with experience that includes: Research, Drafting and negotiating various forms of employment agreements, Defending agency claims before the Maine Human Rights Commission and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Defending employment litigation claims

Deep understanding of federal employment laws, including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, National Labor Relations Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Experience advising on matters including allegations of discrimination; wage and hour; accommodation matters; and disciplinary issues

Ability to apply practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving, tempered by an appreciation of legal complexity and risk and successfully translate complex legal issues into practical guidance for business stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment; able to build collaborative connections and relationships with clients and colleagues across a global organization

Confidence and skills to work without close oversight

Self-starter, with ability to work independently, initiate and coordinate projects and meet deadlines within a changing, fast-paced environment

Excellent organizational skills, including project management

Adept communication skills in both one-to-one and group contexts, and with various stakeholders

Able to confidently apply legal and business judgment in novel, fast-moving situations

Comfortable multitasking in an environment with competing priorities

Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams

Benefits

Opportunity for an annual bonus

Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One

5% matching 401k

Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more

Company

IDEXX

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10,000+ people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job.

Founded in 1983