Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.
We are looking for an Employment Counsel to join our Legal & Compliance Team. As part of a hardworking and efficient team of diverse specialists, you will be working with teams who are building the coolest technology on Earth!
Responsibilities include providing legal advice to in-house clients on a variety of employment compliance issues, including workplace conduct, hiring, leaves and accommodations, investigations, disciplinary actions, separations, and employee relations. Counsel will need to appropriately balance business needs and risk mitigation; develop subject matter expertise to support company locations in multiple states; work with other employment counsel and outside counsel in handling litigation strategy, EEOC responses, and communications with government agencies; provide support for regulatory and compliance matters such as EEOC, OFCCP, AAPs, and EEO-1 reporting; draft legal documents; participate with Legal and Human Resources Teams on developing company strategy and methodologies for processes that can scale with company growth.
Qualifications:- 5+ years of experience providing employment and labor law advice, handling employment litigation cases, and defending agency actions, with a law firm and/or in-house legal department
- JD and membership in good standing in at least one state bar; the successful candidate will subsequently be required to obtain admission to the Washington, Florida, or Alabama State bar after hire
- Experience and familiarity with employment laws, with ability and desire to develop subject matter expertise on various employment law topics
- Excellent research and analysis skills, able to distill complex legal issues, think strategically, and provide sound, clear legal advice to both Legal & Compliance and in-house clients
- Ability to earn trust, build and maintain positive professional client and team relationships, become a trusted advisor to the business
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
- Position will be based in Renton, WA, Cape Canaveral FL, or Huntsville, AL
Desired:- Experience in a startup or fast paced environment
- Experience with employee benefits and ERISA law
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80
Other site ranges may differBenefits- Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
