Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law

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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 or Marlborough, MA, and will report to Director, Employment Law.

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our Marlborough, MA or Arden Hills, MN office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

• 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

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Admission to a state bar in good standing in all jurisdictions where admitted
• 7+ years of relevant legal experience
• 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
• Strong work ethic; creative, proactive, enthusiastic, flexible, self-directed, and highly ethical

Requisition

Minimum Salary: $144,200

Maximum Salary: $274,000

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see — will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs.

At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may 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 for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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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.

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