Symbiotic
Base pay range
$149,000.00/yr - $204,600.00/yr
Who we are With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high‑density, end‑to‑end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.
What we need As the Employment & Compliance Counsel, you will serve as a strategic and trusted legal partner, providing expert guidance on employment, human resources, and Occupational Health and Safety matters. You will support workplace health and safety compliance, mitigate legal risk, and develop and implement company policies. This hands‑on role involves advising leadership and HR partners on complex legal issues to ensure the company's practices are compliant and consistent with business goals. Position reports to the SVP and General Counsel.
What you’ll do
Provide day‑to‑day legal counsel to HR, business leaders, and stakeholders on employment matters such as hiring, employee benefits, performance management, ADA compliance, federal and state leave laws, anti‑discrimination and harassment matters, employee relations, mobility, internal investigations, terminations, independent contractor classification, and wage‑and‑hour issues.
Advise on employment law and OHS compliance, including evolving regulatory requirements.
Draft, review, and update employment‑related agreements, policies, handbooks, and procedures.
Lead or support internal investigations into employee complaints, allegations of misconduct, or other sensitive workplace issues.
Manage and respond to employment‑related claims, litigation, administrative agency charges, and pre‑litigation disputes.
Partner with external counsel on complex employment law matters.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the workforce and advise on potential business impacts.
Contribute to global employment legal strategy and cross‑functional initiatives.
Support other compliance and regulatory matters as assigned.
What you’ll need
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Minimum 5 years of experience at a top‑tier law firm in a labor/employment practice group (additional in‑house counsel experience is a plus).
Demonstrated expertise in U.S. employment law; experience with Canadian and/or Latin American employment law strongly preferred.
Experience advising HR and business leaders in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex legal issues in a clear and practical manner.
Proactive, collaborative, and able to independently manage a diverse range of matters.
Business‑oriented mindset with sound judgment and a risk‑mitigation focus.
Hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days per week in office) based in Wilmington, MA. Up to 10 % travel may be required; a valid driver’s license and ability to drive or fly to client and customer locations are required.
The employee is responsible for possessing a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi‑weekly basis.
Benefits Compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO and/or other benefits.
Employment Details Location: Wilmington, MA
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
EEO Statement We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.
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Who we are With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high‑density, end‑to‑end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.
What we need As the Employment & Compliance Counsel, you will serve as a strategic and trusted legal partner, providing expert guidance on employment, human resources, and Occupational Health and Safety matters. You will support workplace health and safety compliance, mitigate legal risk, and develop and implement company policies. This hands‑on role involves advising leadership and HR partners on complex legal issues to ensure the company's practices are compliant and consistent with business goals. Position reports to the SVP and General Counsel.
What you’ll do
Provide day‑to‑day legal counsel to HR, business leaders, and stakeholders on employment matters such as hiring, employee benefits, performance management, ADA compliance, federal and state leave laws, anti‑discrimination and harassment matters, employee relations, mobility, internal investigations, terminations, independent contractor classification, and wage‑and‑hour issues.
Advise on employment law and OHS compliance, including evolving regulatory requirements.
Draft, review, and update employment‑related agreements, policies, handbooks, and procedures.
Lead or support internal investigations into employee complaints, allegations of misconduct, or other sensitive workplace issues.
Manage and respond to employment‑related claims, litigation, administrative agency charges, and pre‑litigation disputes.
Partner with external counsel on complex employment law matters.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the workforce and advise on potential business impacts.
Contribute to global employment legal strategy and cross‑functional initiatives.
Support other compliance and regulatory matters as assigned.
What you’ll need
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Minimum 5 years of experience at a top‑tier law firm in a labor/employment practice group (additional in‑house counsel experience is a plus).
Demonstrated expertise in U.S. employment law; experience with Canadian and/or Latin American employment law strongly preferred.
Experience advising HR and business leaders in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex legal issues in a clear and practical manner.
Proactive, collaborative, and able to independently manage a diverse range of matters.
Business‑oriented mindset with sound judgment and a risk‑mitigation focus.
Hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days per week in office) based in Wilmington, MA. Up to 10 % travel may be required; a valid driver’s license and ability to drive or fly to client and customer locations are required.
The employee is responsible for possessing a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi‑weekly basis.
Benefits Compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO and/or other benefits.
Employment Details Location: Wilmington, MA
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
EEO Statement We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.
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