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$149,150–$223,650/yr
US 16w maternity 16w paternity

  • Provide strategic employment law advice across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Lead complex advisory and contentious employment matters.
  • Drive cross-functional initiatives and scalable legal solutions.

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