Assistant General Counsel, Employment

Becton Dickinson — Block 2D, Altron Campus, 20 Woodlands Dr, Woodmead, Johannesburg, 2191, South Africa

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We are the people who give possibilities purposeBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

Job DescriptionGENERAL FUNCTION:Serves as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to HR and business leaders across global business units and corporate functions. Provides practical, solution-oriented employment law counsel that enables the achievement of business objectives while appropriately managing legal risk.This role partners with leaders to develop and implement people strategies, organizational initiatives, and operational decisions that support growth, transformation, and business performance. The position leads legal initiatives and partners closely with HR and business leaders on strategic workforce initiatives aligned with the company's strategic objectives. The role also oversees employment litigation as part of a broader employment law practice, optimizes the use of internal and external legal resources, and manages legal budgets and expense forecasting. This role reports to the Chief Employment Counsel.RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides proactive, strategic employment law advice and counseling to HR and business leaders on a broad range of workforce matters across the U.S. Acts as a trusted advisor in support of business priorities, helping leaders identify and manage legal risk while achieving organizational objectives. Advises on workforce strategy, organizational design, talent management, organizational transformations, workforce planning initiatives, restructurings and other strategic business changes, employee performance and misconduct, hiring and terminat




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