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The Legal team is responsible for managing the legal affairs of the company, including providing legal counsel across the organization, handling disputes, and creating and enforcing intellectual property.
About Us: ResMed is a leading health tech company dedicated to improving patient lives by creating products and solutions that people love. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and respected.
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced in-house Employment Counsel to join our legal team. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice and support on a wide range of employment-related matters, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, with a particular emphasis on California employment law. This role requires a deep understanding of employment law, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide legal counsel on employment-related issues, including hiring, termination, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour laws, and employee benefits, with a focus on California employment law.
Draft, review, and update employment contracts, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Conduct internal investigations related to employee complaints and workplace issues.
Represent the company in employment-related arbitration, and mediation.
Collaborate with the People Team and management to develop and implement effective employee relations strategies.
Stay current on changes in employment law and advise the company on potential impacts.
Provide training and guidance to the People Team and management on employment law matters.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the bar of a state and able to practice in-house.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in employment law, preferably in an in-house counsel role
Experience in Canadian market is a bonus
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, with a particular emphasis on California employment law.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now! We commit to respond to every applicant.
