Seagen

Senior Director Labor & Employment

Corporate Functions - Bothell, United States

Description

Seagen is a global, multi-product biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing transformative cancer medicines. As the industry leader in antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology, we pioneered a new generation in the science of harnessing antibodies to deliver cell-killing agents directly to cancer cells. Seagen’s dedication to improving the lives of cancer patients goes beyond science, and we believe that every employee has a role in contributing to this mission. By working together with a shared dedication and diverse perspectives, we are able to reach our full potential and make a real difference in the world. Seagen is a fast-growing company and has an abundance of opportunities available for you to grow your career. Put your passion to work at Seagen and join us!

Summary:

This will be the first dedicated labor and employment attorney to work for one of the premier biotech oncology companies and the largest in the state of Washington. This position would provide advice and counsel to HR, corporate executives and business leaders in the U.S., Canada and the European Union. This position would also provide legal labor and employment advice related to the company’s strategic initiatives.

As Sr. Counsel-Labor and Employment, the attorney would report to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and is responsible for assisting the CLO and Human Resources department in the management and handling of all labor and employment related matters in the Company. This position is located at the Company’s headquarters in Bothell, WA. The attorney will manage all labor related legal matters and generally assist the Company in all other employment related matters, including advising on the terms of the various collective bargaining agreements, assisting the Director of Labor and Employee Relations on grievances and the records thereof, preparing for and conducting any arbitrations resulting therefrom and the development and interpretation of Company related policies and programs related to represented employees. The attorney will also advise and assist with Company- wide policies relating to employee benefits.

This attorney performs job duties consistent within safety, legal, and regulatory requirements as well as Company values, standards, culture and business practices. This attorney will act with the highest level of integrity and business and personal ethical standards in all aspects of job performance.

Responsibilities:

• Provides in-house legal counsel on labor and employment related matters, which may include, but not limited to, human resources issues, wage and hour law, workers’ compensation, unemployment and other state agency claims, labor relations, employee benefits, employment agreements and policy related issues, FMLA matters, employment related litigation, grievances and arbitrations and generally assists the CLO, Labor Relations and Human Resources Department.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• Participates in and influences the decision-making process with appropriate clients and stakeholders.
• Identifies and assesses legal risks and opportunities within the labor and employment area and advises accordingly.
• Independently handles legal matters and projects ranging from basic to complex.
• Recognizes when to elevate certain matters to the attention of the CLO.
• Supervises, manages and evaluates outside counsel on employment related matters including litigation.
• Educates clients and stakeholders on legal matters, policies and procedures.
• Advocates the Company’s interests in assigned matters.
• Establishes and maintains relationships, credibility and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members and other colleagues.
• Perform other tasks as assigned from time to time by the CLO
• Able to travel at times.

Requirements:

• Competence as a lawyer; ability to manage heavy workload in a high-pressure environment
• Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills within and across departments and externally; must be proactive in providing counsel to clients
• Sound judgment; ability to clearly make reasoned recommendations; ability to cross think and determine who should be kept informed
• Self-starter with good business sense and a sense of urgency, honesty and fairness
• Good team player, calm under pressure
• Self-confident and inspires confidence from clients

Education & Experience:

• Must have a JD degree from an accredited law school
• Must have a minimum of seven years of substantive labor and employment experience with a corporate legal department or a nationally recognized law firm
• Prefer candidate with experience in handling labor and employment matters before federal, state courts and administrative agencies
• Prefer candidate with experience in counseling clients on labor and employment matters
• Committed to being a legal business partner to internal clients
• Strong writing skills required
• Strong communication skills required
• Knowledge of Canadian labor and employment law, a plus

As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seagen is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more. To learn more about Seagen, please visit www.seagen.com.

The hiring pay range for this position is $256,000 to $331,000 per year based on skills, education and experience relevant to the role. Other components of total compensation include a competitive equity grant at the time of hire (with additional annual grants, and grants upon promotion when applicable), and an annual bonus.

Seagen is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, and as an integral part of its public health and safety measures, Seagen requires that all newly-hired employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before commencing employment, subject to reasonable accommodation and other requirements of applicable federal, state, and local law.

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Seagen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Submitted: 03/03/2023