Legal Counsel – Labor and Employment, EMEA (Solventum) (m/f/x)*

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Thank you for your interest in working for our Company. Recruiting the right talent is crucial to our goals. On April 1, 2024, 3M Healthcare underwent a corporate spin-off leading to the creation of a new company named Solventum. We are still in the process of updating our Careers Page and applicant documents, which currently have 3M branding. Please bear with us. In the interim, our Privacy Policy here:https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/continues to apply to any personal information you submit, and the 3M-branded positions listed on our Careers Page are for Solventum positions. As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Description:

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As Legal Counsel – Labor and Employment, EMEA, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

  • Managing labor and employment matters in EMEA in partnership with sophisticated business and HR leaders.

  • Providing strategic advice and support on a range of topics relating to employment-related agreements, consultation processes, compensation and benefits, performance and disciplinary matters, and internal investigations.

  • Leading complex, cross-functional, and multi-jurisdictional projects supporting Solventum’s business and HR priorities.

  • Overseeing employment-related disputes and litigation in partnership with external counsel.

  • Developing and leading training on labor and employment law topics.

  • Strategically managing outside counsel on projects of significant impact and/or complexity.

  • Monitoring and proactively managing legal issues and developments, through direct involvement or management of law firms.

  • Collaborating with internal teams to ensure a sustainable structure to support the business needs.

  • Developing and sharing knowledge and best practices with colleagues in support of a collaborative, flexible, and energizing team environment.

Your Skills and Expertise 


To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M Health Care requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

  • Law degree from an accredited institution

  • Qualified to practice law in at least one EMEA jurisdiction (UK, France, or Germany preferred)

  • Experience advising on employment matters in a strategic manner

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

  • Master’s degree in law from an accredited institution

  • Experience working in a sophisticated corporate legal department for a company operating in multiple countries

  • Proficient in English, other languages are welcome

Work location:

  • Remote

Travel:May include up to 10% domestic or international

Relocation Assistance:Not available.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Diversity & Inclusion

(*) We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, civil status, disability, family status, or membership of the travelling community.

Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process.  Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.

Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of@solventum.com. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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