Job Description

Biogen seeks an experienced Employment Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance to Global Human Resources on employment law, compliance, and workforce management matters across 8,000+ employees worldwide. Reporting to the Chief Employment Counsel, this senior legal advisor will manage complex employment issues, investigations, disputes, and global governance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Advise Global Human Resources on employment matters across recruitment, performance management, accommodations, compensation, and separations
• Oversee workplace investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and misconduct allegations
• Manage employment disputes and litigation matters with external counsel oversight
• Develop and enhance global employment policies, governance frameworks, and compliance programs
• Conduct employment audits and compliance assessments across international operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Minimum 12 years progressively responsible employment law experience
• Deep expertise in U.S. employment law and HR compliance
• Experience with international employment law and global HR governance
• Proven ability managing workplace investigations, employment disputes, and outside counsel
• Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts or eligible for admission
• Demonstrated influence with senior HR leaders and business executives

Compensation: $226,000-$310,750 base

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