Associate Legal Counsel - Employment & Litigation

About the role

Demant is a global hearing healthcare and audio technology company that operates subsidiaries in more than 30 countries and sells products in more than 130 countries. To help people connect and communicate with the world around them, the Demant Group offers solutions and services in four business areas: Hearing Care, Hearing Aids and Diagnostics (together, the Hearing Healthcare segment), and Communications. Demant is built on a heritage of care, health and innovation since 1904. Our shared purpose is to create life-changing differences through hearing health. Headquartered in Denmark, William Demant Foundation holds the majority of shares in Demant A/S, which is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen as a blue-chip stock. Demant has a strong presence in the US market and is looking for outstanding passionate talent committed to the goals and mission of the company. Our Legal Team seeks to hire an employment and litigation attorney with 2+ years of experience to join its team of dynamic attorneys. This role will work alongside the Sr. Employment Counsel and Sr. Disputes & Litigation Counsel and will require the ability to advise on a broad spectrum of employment issues, draft various employment‑related agreements, defend the organization in EEOC charges, analyze pre‑litigation disputes, and assist with managing litigation with outside counsel. This attorney must be a team player and willing to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration. The new hire will be part of a successful legal team, reporting to Senior Counsel, Disputes & Litigation, and will use their legal skills to contribute to the operations of the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation internally, as well as manage outside counsel
• Prepare, negotiate, review and revise numerous employment‑related contracts
• Operate effectively in a highly visible and demanding role
• Demonstrate excellent research and writing skills
• Be energetic, engaged and able to demonstrate past examples of taking a proactive, innovative approach in the management of employment and litigation issues
• Weigh legal risk against business needs and realities, and make decisions based on sound judgment
• Be comfortable and efficient in a fast‑paced environment
• Display the highest level of ethical conduct and integrity
• Develop creative and compliant solutions to assist in resolving complicated issues
• Health care industry background is preferred
• Occasional travel may be required

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited U.S. Law School and member of the PA, NJ or NY bar
• Minimum of 2 years of experience
• High energy, engaged, with demonstrated hands‑on, proactive and innovative approach in counseling and litigation practice
• Ability to provide practical advice by weighing legal risk against business needs and realities
• Comfortable and efficient in a fast‑paced environment
• Hardworking, team‑oriented, able to think creatively and efficiently in resolving business issues
• Make decisions based on sound judgment and display the highest level of ethical conduct and integrity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively liaise with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in legal research and utilizing legal technology tools
• Exceptional organizational skills with a proactive approach to multitasking and prioritizing
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to team efforts and initiatives

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits
• 24/7 virtual medical care
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• 401(k) with company match
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurance for yourself, your spouse/partner, and your children
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Pre‑tax Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care or Dependent Care
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter accounts

Pay

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $54,494 and $60,549 annual.

Schedule

This position requires working on site in our Somerset, NJ location on Tuesday and Thursday.