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Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) · 1 day ago

Assistant Counsel, Personnel and Litigation

Chevy Chase, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$163K/yr - $264K/yr

3+ years exp

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is focused on supporting and moving science forward in various ways. The Assistant Counsel, Personnel & Litigation provides legal advice and support on employment, employee benefits, and litigation matters affecting HHMI’s operations and activities.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalMedical Device

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Support Senior Counsel in providing legal advice on all stages of the employment relationship, including hiring, immigration and visa matters, performance management, employee relations issues, and employment separations

Provide in-house legal support for assigned litigation matters

Draft, review, and negotiate separation agreements, staffing agreements, and other employment-related contracts

Advise HHMI’s Total Rewards team on ERISA, PPACA, HIPAA, and other laws governing employee retirement and welfare benefit plans and benefits administration

Draft and review benefits-related documents, including plan documents, vendor agreements, and related materials

Partner with departments across HHMI to deliver practical, timely, and risk-aware legal guidance that supports the Institute’s mission, strategic priorities, and operational goals

Contribute to the development and improvement of Office of the General Counsel processes and procedures related to personnel, benefits, and litigation matters

Maintain current knowledge of legal developments relevant to HHMI through continuing legal education and participation in professional and bar associations

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Active bar membershipEmployment law experienceLitigation experienceERISA knowledgeEmployee benefits experienceEthical standardsProfessionalismWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Active membership in good standing with an established bar required

A minimum of three years of experience practicing law in a law firm or in a corporate, nonprofit, or government legal department, with required experience in employment law and litigation

Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

The ability and willingness to manage a variety of matters across a broad range of substantive areas and to learn new areas quickly

A demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards and professionalism

Desire to learn about, facilitate, and take pride in the work of HHMI's scientists and grantees

Preferred

ERISA and employee benefits experience preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare

Generous retirement contributions

Paid leave

Additional programs that support well-being and professional development

Company

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)

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Founded in 1953, HHMI invests in scientists at all career stages who make discoveries that advance human health and our fundamental understanding of biology.

Founded in 1953

Chevy Chase, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees