Associate General Counsel, Employment Law

Associate General Counsel, Employment Law

About the Company

Distinguished health plan serving the local community

Industry
Hospital & Health Care

Type
Non Profit

Founded
1937

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Health & Wellness
• Health Care
• Association
• Communities
• Non Profit

Specialties

• healthcare insurance
• alternative quality contract
• and community partnership

Business Classifications

• B2C
• E-Commerce

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Employment Law, to serve as its primary employment law advisor to Human Resources, senior leadership, and business units. The role provides strategic counsel across the employment lifecycle, including employee relations, investigations, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, workforce changes, immigration, and labor relations. Responsibilities include developing policies and compliance practices, managing disputes and litigation, representing the organization before administrative agencies, and overseeing outside counsel. The attorney will also deliver practical training and collaborate across legal and business teams on employment matters involving transactions, benefits, and regulated operations. Candidates must hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be an active member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar, and have at least eight years of progressive employment law experience. Deep knowledge of federal and Massachusetts employment laws, along with experience managing employment litigation and agency proceedings, is required. The role calls for strong business judgment, communication, negotiation, and advisory skills, as well as the ability to manage a high volume of matters. Experience in a regulated industry, labor relations, employee benefits, immigration, AI governance, pay equity, or workforce integration is preferred.

Hiring Manager Title
General Counsel

Functions

• Legal