Corporate Attorney, Employment Law & Contracts

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Corporate Attorney, Employment Law & Contracts

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Description: OverviewRepligen, a leading public bio-processing company, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented In-House Counsel with expertise in employment law and commercial contracts. This role is ideal for an attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience who can provide legal guidance on employment-related matters and negotiate/draft key procurement contracts, master service agreements (MSAs), and vendor contracts. The ideal candidate will have experience advising HR and leadership on employment policies, compliance, and disputes, while also handling a wide range of commercial agreements.ResponsibilitiesEmployment Law & Compliance

• Advise HR and management on employment law matters, including hiring, terminations, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour laws, and workplace policies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations affecting a publicly traded life sciences company.
• Support HR in drafting and updating employee handbooks, policies, and training materials.
• Manage and resolve employment disputes, internal investigations, and regulatory audits.
• Provide legal support for immigration and visa sponsorships, including working with external immigration counsel as needed.

Contracts & Procurement

• Draft, review, and negotiate master service agreements (MSAs), procurement contracts, vendor agreements, and consulting agreements.
• Ensure all contracts align with company policies, risk management strategies, and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with procurement, finance, and business teams to optimize contract negotiations and vendor relationships.
• Support corporate governance initiatives by maintaining contract compliance and best practices.

Risk Management & General Legal Support

• Identify and mitigate potential legal risks in employment matters and contractual agreements.
• Monitor changing employment laws and industry trends to proactively adjust company policies.
• Support litigation matters, including working with outside counsel on employment-related claims.
• Provide legal training to HR and leadership on employment law best practices.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Strong background in employment law, including knowledge of EEO laws, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and other relevant regulations.
• Experience negotiating and drafting MSAs, procurement agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Familiarity with public company compliance and regulatory requirements (preferred but not required).
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with HR, procurement, and leadership teams.

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Location: Waltham, MA

Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:55:21 GMT


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