Senior Counsel - Employment Law

Qualifications

• A J.D. with 7+ years legal experience in employment law counselling and litigation required. In-house experience or secondment strongly preferred
• State Bar admission required
• Experience within the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Those with employment law experience in a manufacturing setting are highly encouraged to apply
• Ability to effectively collaborate with other functional support groups and line of business
• Demonstrated success managing projects to completion on time and with appropriate stakeholder input
• Effective time management and communication skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with minimal oversight
• Strong problem-solving and change leadership skills - demonstrates and exercises creativity and initiative
• Working knowledge and experience advising on ERISA defined benefit plans and benefits law issues a plus
• Prior experience working on M&A including due diligence and/or integration a plus
• Desire and willingness to invest in personal development including learning new or developing areas of the law
• The base compensation range for this position is $152K to $267K. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.
• Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.
• We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
• At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
• Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
• If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.