Job Description

Are you naturally curious? So are we at MKS. Our collective curiosity drives us to be an innovation leader in many industries. Our products drive technology advancements across a wide range of applications such as 5G, augmented/virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, clean drinking water, and space exploration. We are a team of collaborators who value fresh thinking and believe in mutual respect, constructive candor, diversity and inclusion. As a valued and trusted partner to our customers, we are continually pushing the boundaries of possibility. We believe in creating technology that transforms our world and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. If this is appealing to you, we want to meet you.

We are looking for solutions-oriented, “hands-on” expert in employment law who can proactively manage and mitigate global risks as they relate to employment law and regulations and supporting strategic initiatives and projects, such as M&A.  This key role will provide ongoing legal counsel to senior executives, other business team members and will:

• Serve as primary legal counsel and trusted advisor overseeing labor and employment law advising MKS on the full scope of US Federal and State employment and anti-discrimination laws including FLSA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, WARN, OSHA and the corresponding enforcement agencies
• Manage and partner with international outside counsel on local labor and employment law matters. Serve as the primary in-house legal contact for European Works Councils
• Provide practical and business-oriented legal advice to the global HR team and business leaders on employment-related issues, including recruitment, hiring and terminations, compensation and benefits, accommodation requests, leaves of absence, investigations, performance reviews, disciplinary warnings, terminations, workplace safety, immigration, and international assignments
• Draft employment, separation, confidentiality and non-competition agreements as well as sales commission and bonus plans
• Manage labor, employment, and compliance-related litigation, arbitration, and agency proceedings from inception to resolution Counsel the Total Rewards team on compensation and benefits law matters
• Develop human resources policies, programs, procedures and handbooks
• Collaborate with HR to develop and conduct training for HR and management on employment-related issues
•  Provide support for M&A activities and other strategic transactions

What will you bring to the team, along with your curiosity is:

• JD degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school with at least 5-7 years of labor/employment experience at a law firm or in-house; a combination of law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred
• Admitted in good standing to practice law in at least one state in the U.S.
• International experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel for a global organization
• Experience counselling clients on employment and labor law issues, compliance, litigation/dispute resolution and risk management
• Strong interpersonal and excellent written and verbal communication skills; at ease in working in diverse/ multicultural environments, possesses a global mindset
• Excellent project management skills, with demonstrated ability to oversee complex projects and lead them to successful completion
• Resourceful and able to work independently and take ownership of work, but knows to seek guidance when needed

MKS Instruments, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer. We solicit and hire applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category. Our policy is to employ the most qualified applicants. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with company policies and federal and state guidelines.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

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