Counsel Labor & Employment

Philip Morris Services India Sàrl

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  • Publication date:

    26 February 2024
  • Workload:

    100%
  • Contract type:

    Permanent position
  • Place of work:

    Lausanne

Counsel Labor & Employment

Details

Contract

Full-Time

Location

Lausanne, Switzerland

Department

Legal, Ethics & Compliance

Openings

1

Job ID

57376393

PMI Vision It’s Time to Unsmoke. There is no question that the best choice for men and women who smoke is to quit cigarettes and nicotine altogether. But many people don’t. In any given year, about 9 out of 10 men and women who are already smoking will continue: those people deserve access to, and information about, better alternatives. That is why we’re building PMI’s future on smoke-free products and focusing our efforts in switching adults, who choose to continue smoking, to our smoke-free platforms. In order to achieve this, we are focused on 6 strategic priorities: • Developing a long-term product and ecosystem portfolio, • Building societal support of RRP, • Growing our RRP platforms to scale, • Delivering product launch & customer service agility, • Achieving cost and cash leadership, and • Maintaining leadership in conventional cigarettes. About Our Vision We’ve built the world’s most successful cigarette company, with the world’s most popular and iconic brands. Now we’ve made a dramatic decision. We will be far more than a leading cigarette company. We’re building PMI’s future on smoke-free products that are a much better choice than cigarette smoking. Indeed, our vision – for all of us at PMI – is that these products will one day replace cigarettes. Why are we doing this? Because we should … We understand the millions of men and women who smoke cigarettes. They are looking for less harmful, yet satisfying, alternatives to smoking. We will give them that choice. We have a commitment to our employees and our shareholders. We will fulfill that commitment by pursuing this long-term vision for success. Society expects us to act responsibly. And we are doing just that, by delivering a smoke-free future. … And because we now can. Success in the cigarette business gives us the resources to pursue our ambitious vision. Thanks to the imagination and perseverance of thousands of people at PMI, we have developed breakthrough products that are smoke-free and enjoyable. Role Summary The Counsel Labor & Employment position will join our global Labor & Employment Law Team. The role will be based in our Lausanne offices and be expected to provide both Switzerland and global labor and employment law guidance to business and functional leaders across the organization. Key Responsibilities: -Partners with internal clients to create proactive strategies designed to avoid or minimize exposure to legal liability. -Provides support on strategic initiatives and projects, including Swiss and global policy development, as well as day-to-day employee lifecycle issues for Switzerland employees, including but not limited to hiring, performance management, conduct issues, leave, disability, wage payment, reorganization, and termination matters. Helps business partners accurately understand the risks and consequences of the given situation or course of action. -Effectively communicates the risks and the consequences and develops alternatives to manage identified risks. -Stays current with legal developments, best practices and benchmarks in Switzerland and global labor and employment law and assists internal clients in implementing policies and procedures in response. - Actively collaborates with other attorneys in the Labor & Employment Law team and across the Legal & Compliance Department to contribute maintaining a professional culture emphasizing dignity, respect, and inclusion. - Oversees outside counsel, including negotiation of fee agreements and ensuring billing complies with Department policy. - Develops and provides training on current employment law issues and legislation to managers and People & Culture to help develop awareness and capabilities. - Identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, presents clear recommendations and ensures legal compliance as it relates to the noted areas of law. - Represents the company’s position before responsible government agencies and regulatory bodies in the jurisdictions which PMI operates regarding the noted areas of law. - Stays current with legal developments, best practices and benchmarks in the noted areas of law and assists internal clients in implementing policies and procedures in response thereto. Critical Skills - Delivers expert legal counsel on labor and employment matters of the Company. - Provides support and timely advice on leave, disability, and workers compensation matters. - Works to ensure all locations comply with their specific local and country legislation (including federal and state wage) and hour requirements, immigration regulations, employee privacy laws and leave laws. - Leverages experience to identify and proactively manage employee and labor relations matters, including the delivery of relevant training. - Delivers legal advice related to worker health and safety, including but not limited to OSHA regulations and state and local ordinances. - Strategically provides legal support as needed for employment pre-litigation and litigation cases. - Provides support and timely advice on executive compensation matters in support of the Compensation & Organization Committee of the Board of Directors. - Assists and consults with various stakeholders in the development of the collective bargaining strategy and participate and/or advise in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements. - Assists with the effective management of grievances and other employment conflicts and claims; oversees the arbitration process including case preparation, briefing and presentation. - Acts as a team player and role model for the legal function, encouraging collaboration and standards of excellence. Desired profile -Juris doctor and licensed to practice law in a locale where PMI operates. -At least 5 years of concentrated experience which demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and applied understanding of area of expertise; both in house and major law firm experience preferred. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple, conflicting priorities while managing a substantial workload and client expectations. -Experience of working successfully in a highly results-oriented and performance-driven environment with a focus on excellence. -Ability to maintain an appropriate perspective regardless of the delicacy or pressure of a situation. - Fluent in English and French. German is a strong plus For more information, please visit www.pmi.com and www.pmiscience.com. #LI-HYBRIDApply

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