At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and recognized. **What You Can Expect** The Legal Counsel, Employment Law is responsible for providing timely legal advice and services related to a broad range of employment matters. **How You'll Create Impact** **Policy Development & Compliance:** + Draft, review, and update employment-related policies, handbooks, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws. + Partner with HR and business stakeholders to operationalize policies through training, guidance, and process integration. + Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting employment practices and translate changes into actionable internal guidance. **Advisory Support:** + Provide day-to-day legal counsel to HR and business leaders on a wide range of employment issues, including: + FMLA, ADA, and other leave/disability matters + Workplace accommodations and return-to-work issues + Wage and hour compliance + Disciplinary actions and terminations + Employee relations and performance management **Employment Agreements & Restrictive Covenants:** + Draft, review, and advise on employment agreements, separation agreements, and restrictive covenants such as non-competes and non-solicitation clauses. + Provide strategic guidance on enforcement and litigation risks related to restrictive covenants. **Training & Education:** + Design and deliver training sessions for HR, managers, and other stakeholders on employment law topics, including harassment prevention, leave management, and compliance best practices. **Other Legal Matters:** + Support internal investigations related to employee complaints or compliance concerns. + Assist with employment-related disputes, claims, and litigation strategy. + Handle special projects and other legal assignments as needed. **_This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act._** **What Makes You Stand Out** + Experience working with multi-state or national employers. + Familiarity with legal issues related to hybrid/remote workforces. + Background in program development or workplace training. + Experience with life sciences or medical device industry and regulations. **Education and Experience** + J.D. from an accredited law school; active and good-standing bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. + Minimum of three years of labor and employment legal experience, with a combination of law firm and in-house preferred. + Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state employment laws and regulations. + Proven ability to draft policies and translate legal concepts into clear, practical guidance. + Excellent judgment, with a business-oriented and collaborative mindset. + Strong written/verbal communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach. **Travel Expectations** + Up to 10% domestic travel required. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Expected Compensation Range: $145k to $180k, plus bonus