Employment & Compliance Counsel
About the position Responsibilities • Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide array of complex legal documents. • Evaluate complex legal & workplace situations, weigh risks & consequences, and provide pragmatic, actionable recommendations. • Advise on employment issues, including agreements, policies, hiring, performance management, and labor laws compliance. • Identify and mitigate employment & safety risks, support internal investigations, and contribute to the development and enforcement of workplace policies. • Manage and advise on internal investigations into employee complaints, allegations of misconduct, or other sensitive workplace issues. • Clearly convey legal guidance, work with cross-functional stakeholders, and facilitate alignment across diverse teams. • Own responsibilities, deliver high-quality work on time, and ensure outcomes meet business and legal objectives. • Lead workplace investigations. • Responsible for policy development and implementation. Requirements • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. • Minimum 3 years of progressive experience working in a law firm, 2 years corporate in-house legal experience, with a focus on human resources, employment law, OSH, risk and regulatory compliance. • Excellent communication, analytical, and legal research skills. • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Benefits • Hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days per week in office) based in Wilmington, MA office. • Up to 10% travel may be required. Apply tot his job