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Invivyd · 4 hours ago

Senior Director, Employment Counsel

New Haven, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Invivyd is a biotech company focused on delivering protection from serious viral infectious diseases. The Senior Director, Employment Counsel will serve as the primary advisor on employment law matters, providing legal counsel to HR and business leaders while managing employment-related litigation and compliance.

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Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal counsel to HR, business leaders, and other stakeholders on employment matters, including hiring, employee benefits, performance management, ADA compliance, federal and state leave laws, anti-discrimination and harassment matters, employee relations, internal investigations, terminations, worker classification, and wage and hour issues

Oversee and manage all phases of employment-related litigation and arbitration matters, including pre-litigation disputes, discovery, motions, trial and arbitration preparation, hearings, settlement negotiations, and appellate work

Engage, manage, and direct outside counsel in employment litigation and arbitration matters, ensuring cost-effective, efficient, and favorable outcomes. Review and approve outside counsel billing to ensure compliance with the company’s legal budget

Partner with external counsel as needed on complex employment law matters

Assist in and/or lead investigations as needed and respond to inquiries or charges from state or federal agencies regarding employment-related claims or disputes

Oversee outside counsel, including guiding litigation strategy

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII)

Monitor new and changing employment related laws and regulations and recommending necessary adjustments to Company policies and practices

Proactively and timely update Legal leadership on sensitive matters and elevated risks, trends, patterns and other data points for escalation and action, as appropriate

In partnership with Human Resources, review, draft, and update employment-related agreements, handbooks, and policies

Support employment aspects of corporate initiatives such as reorganizations, executive transitions

Develop and deliver employment law training for managers and HR professionals

Proactively identify and mitigate employment law risks through strategic, solutions-oriented guidance

Collaborate cross-functionally to promote a culture of compliance, integrity, and respect

Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel in support of business needs and/or the Legal and Compliance Department

Qualification

Employment law expertiseEmployment litigation experienceJuris Doctor (JD)Life science industry experienceFederalState lawsRisk mitigation strategiesHR best practicesProfessionalismProficiency with WordPowerPointCommunication skillsIntegrity

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active law license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with eligibility to obtain Connecticut in-house counsel registration or licensure

At least 10+ years of employment law experience, at a law firm or in-house legal team. Life science industry experience preferred

Ability to work in-person 2-3 days/week in New Haven, CT office

Experience with employment litigation

Prior experience counseling clients on U.S. employment laws and risk mitigation strategies with experience in employment litigation

Experience advising HR and business leaders in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex legal issues in a clear and practical manner

Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices

Proven ability to translate legal advice into practical business solutions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and partner across all levels of the organization

High degree of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven environment

Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and other corporate standard software