Corporate Counsel, Employment Law Job at Chewy, Inc., Boston, MA

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  • Chewy, Inc.
  • 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 Chewy’s 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, as well as 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 Chewy, Inc.

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