Senior Counsel – Employment Law

Overview

As Senior Counsel for Employment Law at Amgen, you will provide strategic legal guidance on UK and European employment issues, with a focus on cross-border matters across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Canada. You will support HR, business leaders, and the Law Department by handling complex employment matters and litigation, acting as a trusted partner in regional initiatives. You will collaborate with local counsel and Staff Relations to identify risks and craft practical, business-aligned solutions. This role offers impact at scale within a global, collaborative environment driven by patient focus and transformative work.

Pay / Benefits

• Total Rewards Plan including health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

Responsibilities

• Advise HR and business leaders on complex employment law matters across multiple European jurisdictions, focusing on cross-border issues
• Manage employment litigation, admin claims, and disputes, including oversight of outside counsel
• Provide guidance on employee relations, investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations
• Partner with regional HR and Staff Relations to identify and mitigate legal risks in cross-country initiatives
• Coordinate with local counsel on country-specific labor and employment issues in Europe
• Collaborate with Law Department and other functions to deliver practical legal solutions and serve as SME for cross-border matters

Key requirements

• Significant experience in employment law practice, including in EU countries
• Qualified to practice in UK and/or Ireland (admitted to bar or Law Society Roll of Solicitors)
• Experience with a multinational corporation or globally recognized law firm
• Experience working with cross-functional teams

• team collaboration
• practical problem solving
• proactive improvement
• deep expertise in European employment law
• litigation management and outside counsel oversight
• cross-border advisory experience

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