Senior Corporate Counsel, Employment Law

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New York City, NY
Hybrid
205K-341K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.
The Role
The Senior Corporate Counsel provides expert employment law advice, manages litigation, drafts contracts, and conducts training for internal stakeholders while staying updated on legal changes.
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ROLE SUMMARY
You will serve as a legal advisor and counselor to corporate and divisional People Experience (PX) professionals, and business leaders, providing expert guidance on a variety of federal and state employment law issues in the US.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide PX and business leaders advice and counsel on employment laws, regulations, Company policies and best practices impacting all phases of employment.
  • Review, draft, and revise Company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Manage employment litigation with support from outside counsel, including attorney demand letters, administrative charges, complaints, and arbitration. • Provide strategic counsel, risk mitigation, and guidance on investigations, disciplinary matters, terminations and other sensitive workplace issues.
  • Draft, review and update employment contracts, severance agreements, and other employment-related documents.
  • Develop and conduct employment law and policy related training for PX, management, and colleagues.
  • Stay current on changes to employment laws and regulations and inform the necessary parties of any changes that could impact the business.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
  • JD and admitted member of the bar in New York, or a U.S. state with reciprocity with New York.
  • 7+ years' experience practicing employment law (in-house and/or law firm). • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Excellent business judgment with the ability to balance legal risk with business goals.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with multiple internal stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:
  • Artificial Intelligence legal knowledge and interest
  • Pharmaceutical industry experience

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
  • Occasional travel required

OTHER DETAILS
  • Last date to apply for open job: October 26, 2025
  • Work Location Assignment: Hybrid; on-site 2-3x/week or as needed by the business

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $204,700.00 to $341,100.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [email protected] . This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
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