Banfield Pet Hospital · 2 weeks ago
Senior Counsel, Employment Law - Mars Veterinary Health
Vancouver, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$162K/yr - $253K/yr
8+ years expBanfield Pet Hospital, part of Mars Veterinary Health, is a globally-connected pet healthcare network. The Senior Counsel, Employment Law will provide legal counsel on a variety of employment and labor-related issues, support business leaders, and contribute to the development of employment policies and training materials.
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Responsibilities
Provide proactive legal counsel to P&O and business leaders to support day-to-day decision-making and workforce strategy development across Banfield, BluePearl, and VCA, covering a broad spectrum of employment and labor law issues including performance management, investigations, terminations, discrimination, wage & hour compliance, accommodations, leaves, I&D, and professional licensing and liability matters (e.g., overseeing license defense)
Advise on employment litigation and pre-litigation matters, including responding to agency charges, internal complaints, and managing outside counsel
Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of employment policies, handbooks, and training materials tailored to the North American workforce as well as conduct trainings with the P&O teams
Draft and advise on Employment Agreements for veterinarians as well as other Associates throughout MVH
Stay current with and communicate changes in federal, state, provincial, and local employment laws across North America; assess potential impacts and coordinate responsive actions
Collaborate with global Legal colleagues across MVH and greater Mars to align North American practices with global employment law strategies and policies
Provide legal guidance in connection with workforce changes, including restructuring/severance, acquisitions, divestitures, and related integration activities
Partner with P&O on immigration matters. Supervise outside attorney preparation of employment-based immigration petitions, prepare, review and file PERM applications and provide support to P&O in preparing PERM recruitment documentation
Participate in and/or lead cross-functional projects, sharing knowledge and insights with peers across Legal (including risk and regulatory compliance), P&O, and operational teams
Mentor more junior attorneys or Legal staff as needed
Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team
Other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to practice law in the United States
8+ years of experience practicing employment law preferred, with a significant portion spent as in-house counsel in a large, matrixed, or multi-unit organization
Deep understanding of U.S. federal and state employment laws; labor law and Canadian employment law experience strongly preferred
Proven ability to manage multiple complex legal issues simultaneously while maintaining responsiveness in a dynamic business environment
Experience in employment litigation management, investigations, and proactive risk mitigation
Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across MVH functions (e.g. P&O, Legal, and Operations) and greater Mars
Demonstrated success working within a shared services or Center of Excellence model is a strong plus
Comfortable working in an environment of shifting priorities and shared resource allocation
High integrity, sound judgment, and a practical, solutions-oriented mindset
Benefits
Competitive salary with paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.
Fertility and family-building assistance.
Paid Parental leave.
Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance.
Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match.
Commuter Benefits.
Legal Plan.
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account.
Mental health support and resources.
Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs).
A Variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular and so much more.
Company
Banfield Pet Hospital
Banfield Pet Hospital is a veterinary care agency that specializes in providing proactive and preventive approach to pet health treatments.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-04-11Acquired
Leadership Team
Ludek Janousek
CFO
Jeff Ellison
Chief Operating Officer
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