Sr Corporate Counsel - Employment

  • Quest Diagnostics
  • Secaucus, New Jersey
  • Full Time

The Senior Corporate Counsel Employment is responsible for providing day-to-day legal support to the Companys Human Resources team for employment matters on variety of employment issues. This position is also responsible for managing outside counsel on employment litigation, and handling EEOC, agency charges and internal investigations. Also responsible for updating employee-related agreements, handling restrictive covenant matters, reviewing, and drafting policies and procedures as necessary to support the human resources team, and developing and conducting training on legal developments.

The Senior Corporate Counsel is based as a hybrid (min 3 days/week on-site) at the Companys Secaucus, NJ, headquarters.

Salary Range: $190,000 to $230,000/year + 25% Annual Incentive Plan + LTI
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Best-in-class well-being programs
Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities
and so much more!

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate for Senior Corporate Counsel will have the following attributes and/or experiences:

  • Minimum of 7-10+ years of expertise in employment law counseling and employment/litigation experience

  • Preferred prior in-house experience

  • Some prior litigation experience a plus

  • Strong educational background including an undergraduate degree and JD are required

  • Strong working knowledge of various state and federal employment laws (including FMLA, FLSA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, ERISA, and state law counterparts). California experience a plus.

  • Workers compensation experience is a plus

  • Immigration experience is a plus

  • Ability to promote companys culture of legal compliance

  • Ability to drive change resulting from legal developments

  • Strong analytic and communications skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively with wide range of diverse internal clients and colleagues in fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to effectively prioritize work amongst competing priorities

  • Occasional travel is required

Competencies

The successful candidate for Senior Corporate Counsel will demonstrate through education and experience the following competencies:

  • Outstanding judgment
  • Drive for Results
  • Strategic Agility
  • Business Acumen
  • Financial Acumen
  • Customer Focus
  • Managing and Measuring Work
  • Motivate Others/Manage Vision
  • Interpersonal Savvy
  • Perspective
  • Collaboration
Job ID: 518411076
Originally Posted on: 4/23/2026

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