Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills

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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.

The 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

• Prior litigation experience
• Excellent written and verbal communications, client relationships, and business acumen
• Strong work ethic; creative, proactive, enthusiastic, flexible, self-directed, and highly ethical

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 identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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.