Boston Scientific Employment Counsel 

United States, Massachusetts, Marlborough 

31847404

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide practical and sound legal advice and counsel to Human Resources and management on legal issues concerning the employer/employee relationship including, but not limited to, hiring, performance management, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, leaves and accommodations, terminations and reductions in force.
• Partner with Employee Relations in advising on employee investigations.
• Provide counsel on various human resources policies and programs, including diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
• Review and advise HR and managers on, and negotiate with outside counsel regarding, non-competition, non-solicitation and separation agreements.
• Strategically partner with our in-house litigation counsel and outside counsel in employment litigation matters.
• From time to time, participate in or lead department projects and support various employment law practice group matters.

Required Qualifications:

• J.D.; Admission to MA or another state bar. In good standing in all jurisdictions where admitted.
• 4+ years of relevant experience practicing employment law.
• Strong command of employment laws, regulations and best practices.
• Experience reviewing and revising personnel policies for compliance with employment laws.
• Experience assisting with employment investigations and defending employment discrimination matters before state and federal agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communications, client relationships and business acumen.
• Must possess a strong work ethic; be creative, proactive, enthusiastic, flexible, self-directed and highly ethical.

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions:It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.