Corporate Counsel, Employment Law (Boston) Job at Chewy, Boston, MA

ZDgzekV4TVBCTXIxUGZLSTJTWDYrVXNOb2c9PQ==
  • Chewy
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Our Opportunity:

Chewy is looking for a Corporate Counsel, Employment Law to join our Legal Team based in Boston, MA! This position is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join a fast-paced, dynamic Legal Department supporting Chewys Corporate and Healthcare teams with respect to employment and labor law.

The successful candidate will be both a strategic advisor and hands-on problem solver, providing practical, business-oriented day-to-day employment law advice and counseling to HR professionals and business managers regarding Corporate, Customer Care, and Pharmacy employees. This position requires a proactive approach and close collaboration with human resources and other business stakeholders, and the other attorneys in the Legal Department.

What You'll Do:

  • Partner with HR professionals and other business stakeholders to act as a trusted legal adviser, providing advice and counseling on multi-jurisdictional employment laws, including, but not limited to, wage/hour compliance; leaves of absence and accommodations; drug testing and background screenings; discrimination; and retaliation.
  • Advise HR professionals on emerging legislative and regulatory changes affecting employment and labor obligations in multi-jurisdictional operations.
  • Review and revise internal policies and procedures to ensure multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance.
  • Develop and deliver proactive training to business leaders on a wide variety of employment law matters.
  • Provide legal representation and/or supervise outside counsel regarding employment litigation, government administrative agency charges, audits, and investigations (e.g., EEOC, DOL, OSHA, and state/local agencies) as well as attorney demand letters and claims involving employment-related concerns.
  • Draft and negotiate employment-related documents including separation agreements and restrictive covenant agreements.
  • Partner with and advise HR professionals regarding internal investigations, as well as compensation, ERISA, and immigration matters.

What You'll Need:

  • JD from an accredited school with strong academic credentials.
  • Minimum 6 years experience practicing employment law, in-house and/or with a national or regional law firm.
  • Significant experience in identifying employment law risks and formulating strategies regarding same, as well as in providing practical, timely, and solution-oriented advice and counseling to business clients at various levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and develop practical solutions that mitigate legal risks and align with business objectives.
  • Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision, and assume significant responsibility in keeping with the level of experience in employment law.
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills. This position requires fast-paced multi-tasking and the ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and manage multiple issues involving business partners in various locations.
  • Active license to practice law in at least one state and ability to become licensed as in-house counsel in Florida.
  • Candidate should possess empathy, excellent professional judgment, and a good sense of humor.
  • The position may require occasional travel.

Bonus:

  • Experience with labor, employee benefits, and/or compensation matters is a plus.
#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

Similar Jobs

InfoCision

WYOMING only - Work at Home Call Center Representative Job at InfoCision

 ...What we do: Work in a virtual blended outbound/inbound call center environment where you will talk about topics that matter and...  ...willingness to learn, as we believe in owning your own success. A Home office, or dedicated quiet place to work, that is free from... 

Sunbelt Staffing

Work from Home Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Job - California Job at Sunbelt Staffing

 ...will not be considered. I am setting up interviews for a work-from-home Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position with a California...  ...and indirect teletherapy services Why VocoVision: ~ Paid weekly ~$55+ hourly rates ~ Technical and Clinical Support Team... 

AO Globe Life

Remote Work From Home - Immediate Openings (No Exp. Needed | Weekly Pay | Flexible Hours) Job at AO Globe Life

 ...Join Globe Life AO today and work 100% remote. Earn $60,000$1...  ...Quick Zoom Interview in 2448 hours Start this week. What You...  ...Visibility Remote Jobs, Work From Home, Entry-Level, Immediate Hiring, No Experience Jobs, Weekly Pay, Apply Today Start Tomorrow,... 

MatchBukh Talent Solutions

Medical Collector Job at MatchBukh Talent Solutions

 ...Apart Youve worked for a hospital, health system, or provider group that bills primarily on UB-04. Youre not intimidated by offshore call centers or vague payer explanationsyou know your rights and the billing rules. You're proactive, highly organized, and... 

Ford Motor Company

Global Supply Chain Manager (Honolulu) Job at Ford Motor Company

 ...Global Supply Chain Manager We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world...