Sr Employment Counsel

Additional Location(s): US-MA-Marlborough; US-MN-Maple Grove

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.                

About the role: 
 
Boston Scientific is seeking an experienced employment law attorney to join the Legal Department as Senior Legal Counsel.  The successful candidate will join a collegial and hard-working team of employment attorneys who work closely with Human Resources, Employee Relations, and Global Compliance to support the company’s various businesses and functions.  This position will be based in Arden Hills, MN, Maple Grove, MN, or Marlborough, MA, and will report to Director, Employment Law.
 
Your responsibilities will include:

• Review and provide counsel regarding restrictive covenants and employment agreements 
• Communicate on behalf of company regarding restrictive covenants and employment agreements
• Provide legal advice and counsel to the business relating to employment issues, including hiring, termination, reductions in force, performance management, wage and hour, leaves and accommodations, and compliance with non-discrimination laws.
• Provide employment law support for due diligence and integration efforts relating to mergers and acquisitions
• Provide employment law support for Human Resources, Employee Relations, and Global Compliance investigations
• Respond on behalf of company to attorney demand letters and agency matters, including government-initiated inquiries and audits
• Partner with litigation counsel in employment litigation matters
• Draft separation agreements and negotiate with counsel as necessary
• Provide counsel on various human resources policies and programs, including diversity and inclusion efforts

 
 
Required qualifications:

• J.D.; admission to MN, MA or another state bar; in good standing in all jurisdictions where admitted
• 7+ years of relevant experience practicing employment law
• Strong command of employment laws, regulations, and best practices
• Experience handling non-compete and other restrictive covenant matters
• 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

 
Preferred qualifications:

• Prior litigation experience preferred

Requisition ID: 595357

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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.