Head of Employment Law
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Head of Employment Law
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Assistant General Counsel - Employment Law
BJ's Wholesale ClubTaking care of families who depend on us … since 1984.
Title: Assistant General Counsel - Employment Law Location: Marlborough, MA #5997 time type Full time job requisition id R238110 A World-Class Team BJ’s Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most. We’re a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful. Why You’ll Love Working at BJ’s At BJ’s Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future – both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow. Here’s just some of what you can look forward to: - Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms. - Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.* - Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.* - Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.* - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).* - Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.* *Eligibility requirements vary by position. Position Summary The Assistant General Counsel – Employment Law (AGC) serves as the organization’s senior legal expert on all employment law matters. The AGC is a strategic partner to senior leadership and the Human Resources team (HR), providing practical, business-oriented legal counsel. The AGC leads a team of two direct reports and supports broader corporate legal initiatives including contract review, enterprise risk management, and compliance programs. This role reports to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel. Key Responsibilities Employment Law Advisory - Serve as the organization’s senior legal expert on the full range of employment law matters, including hiring, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits, leaves of absence, and accommodation - Provide proactive, preventive legal counsel to HR and business leaders to identify and mitigate potential employment law risks - Stay ahead of evolving federal, state, and local employment legislation and regulatory guidance, and advise the organization on emerging compliance obligations Litigation & Claims Management - Defend, supervise, and manage employment-related claims and litigation, including oversight of outside counsel, administrative charges, attorney demand letters, settlement negotiations, and agency complaints - Negotiate appropriate resolution of disputes and pending matters, balancing legal risk with business priorities Compliance & Policy Development - Develop and implement employment policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws - Design and lead risk assessments - Build and oversee manager and employee training programs on employment law topics, ensuring practical application across the organization - Support enterprise-wide legal compliance programs, including policy development and risk management initiatives HR Partnership & Internal Investigations - Partner closely with HR leaders on employee relations matters, performance management, disciplinary actions, and sensitive personnel decisions - Guide and conduct internal investigations into workplace complaints, including harassment, discrimination, and retaliation allegations Transactions & Strategic Initiatives - Provide employment law support for strategic transactions - Support commercial and contract matters as needed People Leadership - Directly supervise, develop, and mentor the organization’s employment and immigration legal team - Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture within the legal department - Serve as a resource and mentor to junior legal department members on all aspects of in-house legal practice Qualifications - J.D. from a top law school; AmLaw 100 experience strongly preferred - Active bar licensure in at least one U.S. jurisdiction - 15+ years of employment law experience, with demonstrated expertise across litigation management, compliance, and advisory work - Experience with traditional labor law matters preferred - Familiarity with HR technology platforms and data privacy considerations as they intersect with employment law - Proven track record navigating complex, matrixed organizations and delivering practical, business-oriented legal advice - Experience managing and developing attorneys - Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills - Outstanding professional judgment and work ethic, with a team-first approach This is a hybrid role. Tuesday through Thursday are in-office days at BJ's Club Support Center in Marlborough, MA and Monday and Friday are remote days. In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $194,000.00 - $276,750.00 We recognize the growing role of AI tools, including ChatGPT, and value familiarity with them. That said, we want to hear from your authentic self. Your application should reflect your own skills, experiences, and insights rather than AI-generated responses.
Deputy General Counsel - Litigation
State of ArizonaThe State of Arizona, otherwise known as "The Grand Canyon State," is one of the "Four Corner States" in the U.S. Home to some of the nation's most popular tour
Title: Deputy General Counsel - Litigation Job No: 540597 Work Type: Full-time Location: REMOTE OPTIONS, PHOENIX Categories: Judicial, Legal/Investigations/Adjustment/Compliance, Management/Supervisor AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Accountability, Community, Innovation, Leadership, Passion, Quality, Respect, Courage, Teamwork The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility. AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry. Come join our dynamic and dedicated team. Deputy General Counsel - Litigation Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Job Location: Address: 150 N. 18th Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85007 This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Posting Details: Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 Grade: 1 FLSA: Exempt Closing Date: Open Until Filled Job Summary: As the State agency responsible for the administration of the Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance programs, and the behavioral health system, attorneys employed by AHCCCS are required to be capable of providing legal services related to the complex state and federal laws related to those programs as well as providing legal services relating to legal issues facing state agencies. Under the direction of the Deputy Assistant Director/Chief Deputy General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel overseeing the litigation team will provide strategic legal counsel to the Agency on a variety of complex high profile subjects and serve as a leadership manager of the Office of General Counsel, providing oversight, guidance, and direction of the litigation team including administrative and professional staff. 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Provide guidance, coaching, development of staff, and project management for the litigation team within the Office of General Counsel. • Provides legal counsel and business advice to various divisions within the agency on a day-to-day business. Perform legal research, provide legal advice, and prepare related legal documents consistent with state and federal law concerning the legal representation of AHCCCS. Drafts complex correspondence on behalf of various divisions and directly interfaces with external public and private entities, including state and federal government officials regarding litigation matters. • Coordinate, assist, and oversee work performed by outside counsel assigned to various litigation matters for the agency in various judicial and administrative proceedings regarding the administration of the program. • Coordinate efforts with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of Office of Arizona Attorney General and other state/ federal law enforcement entities such as the United States Attorney's Office and County Attorneys' Offices on issues related to the administration of the program. • Respond to discovery requests, subpoenas, and public records requests while ensuring compliance with state and federal privacy, litigation risks, and public record-keeping requirements. • Assist with the drafting and negotiation of the Medicaid State plan and the section 1115 waiver documents. • Assist with negotiation and preparation of diverse contracts and intergovernmental agreements; ensure compliance with procurement requirements; interpret contracts and advise and represent the agency in contract disputes. • Assist with promulgating administrative rules to implement, interpret, or prescribe law or policy, and/or describe the procedures or practice requirements of an agency. • Assist with the preparation and timely issuance of Director’s Decisions upon receipt of Administrative Law Judge Recommended Decisions. 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As a Senior Managing Accident Reconstructionist, you will: - Lead a team of experts in conducting accident investigations by traveling to and documenting accident scenes, downloading vehicle data recorders, performing analysis of accidents using crash simulation software, writing reports as needed, and providing litigation support services to clients. - Handle large, complex projects and manage all aspects of the project from start to finish. - Support business development efforts by building and maintaining rapport with current clients and generating new work for themselves and a team of experts supporting them. - Communicate with clients and team regarding scope of work, investigation tasks, budget, and ensure all project completion timelines, deadlines, and deliverables are met. - Ensure workload is evenly distributed amongst experts. - Mentor, lead, and guide a team of experts in all aspects of project work. - Provide expert testimony in depositions or trials as expert witness if/when requested. - Perform vehicular investigations, including documenting crash scenes, using 3D laser scanners, photography, drones, CDR/EDR download, and measuring devices. - Analyze vehicle crush patterns and conduct research (vehicle specifications, crash test data, maintenance history, etc.). - Process 3D laser scan point cloud data using engineering workstation computers. - Work with forensic animators to develop scaled 3D drawings of crash scenes and vehicles. - Utilize PC Crash (or other similar collision reconstruction software) to perform simulations of automobile collisions. - Utilize engineering principles and momentum equations to calculate factors such as impact and departure speeds, collision forces, trajectories of the vehicles, and other types of analysis. - Compare calculations with crash test reports of similar collisions to correlate damages based on speed and velocity. - Create reports as requested by clients detailing the accident reconstruction process and including findings and conclusions. - Act as a team lead and review other staff work to ensure project deliverables are accurate and timely. - Research papers and journals related to vehicular accident reconstruction to advance the scientific techniques used in the reconstruction work. 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