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Job description
The Assistant General Counsel – Employment Law (AGC) serves as the organization’s senior legal expert on all employment law matters. The AGC is a strategic partner to senior leadership and the Human Resources team (HR), providing practical, business-oriented legal counsel. The AGC leads a team of two direct reports and supports broader corporate legal initiatives including contract review, enterprise risk management, and compliance programs. This role reports to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel.
Key Responsibilities
Employment Law Advisory
Serve as the organization’s senior legal expert on the full range of employment law matters, including hiring, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits, leaves of absence, and accommodation
Provide proactive, preventive legal counsel to HR and business leaders to identify and mitigate potential employment law risks
Stay ahead of evolving federal, state, and local employment legislation and regulatory guidance, and advise the organization on emerging compliance obligations
Litigation & Claims Management
Defend, supervise, and manage employment-related claims and litigation, including oversight of outside counsel, administrative charges, attorney demand letters, settlement negotiations, and agency complaints
Negotiate appropriate resolution of disputes and pending matters, balancing legal risk with business priorities
Compliance & Policy Development
Develop and implement employment policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Design and lead risk assessments
Build and oversee manager and employee training programs on employment law topics, ensuring practical application across the organization
Support enterprise-wide legal compliance programs, including policy development and risk management initiatives
HR Partnership & Internal Investigations
Partner closely with HR leaders on employee relations matters, performance management, disciplinary actions, and sensitive personnel decisions
Guide and conduct internal investigations into workplace complaints, including harassment, discrimination, and retaliation allegations
Transactions & Strategic Initiatives
Provide employment law support for strategic transactions
Support commercial and contract matters as needed
Directly supervise, develop, and mentor the organization’s employment and immigration legal team
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture within the legal department
Serve as a resource and mentor to junior legal department members on all aspects of in-house legal practice
Qualifications
J.D. from a top law school; AmLaw 100 experience strongly preferred
Active bar licensure in at least one U.S. jurisdiction"+ "
15+ years of employment law experience, with demonstrated expertise across litigation management, compliance, and advisory work
Experience with traditional labor law matters preferred
Familiarity with HR technology platforms and data privacy considerations as they intersect with employment law
Proven track record navigating complex, matrixed organizations and delivering practical, business-oriented legal advice
Experience managing and developing attorneys
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Outstanding professional judgment and work ethic, with a team-first approach
This is a hybrid role. Tuesday through Thursday are in-office days at BJ's Club Support Center in Marlborough, MA and Monday and Friday are remote days.
In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $194,000.00 - $276,750.00
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Worksite address
marlborough, MA, 01752, US
Who can apply
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