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The Opportunity
We are seeking a strategic, business-minded employment law attorney to join our legal team as Associate General Counsel — Employment Law . This is a high-visibility, sole employment law practitioner role serving as the primary legal advisor to Human Resources, senior leadership, and business units on the full spectrum of employment law matters — from day-to-day counseling to enterprise-level risk management.
This is an ideal position for an attorney who wants to operate at the intersection of employment law and healthcare — with the sophistication and resources of a large in-house legal team, the breadth and autonomy of a sole-practitioner seat, and the meaning that comes from supporting a mission-driven company.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Employment Law Advisory
Serve as the primary employment law business partner to HR and Company leadership, delivering proactive, solutions-oriented counsel across the full lifecycle of the employment relationship.
Advise on complex employee relations issues including workplace investigations, leaves of absence (FMLA, MA PFML), disability accommodations (ADA, MA anti-discrimination law), performance management, discipline, and terminations.
Counsel on wage and hour compliance (FLSA, MA Wage Act), hiring and recruitment practices, workforce restructurings and reductions-in-force, and organizational change.
Lead legal support for immigration matters, including employment-based visa sponsorship, green card processes, and I-9 compliance.
Policy, Compliance & Risk Management
Develop, review, and update employment policies, employee handbooks, and workplace procedures to reflect current law and emerging best practices.
Assess and audit compliance requirements under federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; proactively advise HR and leadership on new legal developments and their business impact.
Monitor legislative and regulatory trends in employment law, including emerging areas such as AI in employment decisions, pay transparency requirements, employee data privacy, and non-compete reform.
Advise on pay equity compliance, including Massachusetts Equal Pay Act (MEPA) obligations, compensation auditing, and salary transparency best practices.
Inclusion & Belonging
Partner with HR leadership to ensure employment practices, policies, and programs support the Company's commitment to inclusion and belonging while maintaining full legal compliance.
Provide guidance on affirmative action obligations, EEO-1 reporting, and government contractor compliance requirements (OFCCP).
Assess legal risks associated with hiring and screening tools and other HR technologies.
Labor Relations
Advise on labor relations matters including NLRA compliance, management training, and monitoring of evolving NLRB guidance.
Provide counsel on the impact of labor developments on employee handbooks, workplace communications, and social media policies.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation Management
Manage and resolve employment disputes through negotiation, mediation, and other pre-litigation mechanisms; develop cost-effective resolution strategies.
Represent the Company before administrative agencies including the EEOC, MCAD, and Massachusetts Attorney General's Office.
Oversee and manage outside counsel in employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings; drive litigation strategy, budgets, and outcomes.
Track and report on litigation trends, matter spend, and risk exposure to the General Counsel.
Training & Communication
Design and deliver training programs for managers, HR, and employees on employment law topics including anti-harassment, reasonable accommodations, documentation practices, lawful interviewing, and emerging compliance obligations.
Translate complex legal principles into practical, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders across the organization.
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