Senior Legal Counsel – Employment Law & Commercial

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BJ's Club Support Center Marlborough, MA #5997time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R220303
** 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.

The Senior Legal Counsel will serve as a strategic legal advisor to the organization, with primary responsibility for employment law and compliance, while also providing generalist in-house counsel support for commercial matters. This role partners closely with Human Resources and business leaders to provide practical, timely, and business-oriented legal advice on employment-related issues, and supports broader corporate legal initiatives including contract review, risk management, and compliance programs.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Employment Law & Compliance
*** Advise on all aspects of employment law, including hiring, termination, wage and hour compliance, workplace investigations, discrimination claims, and employee relations.
* Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
* Support HR in managing employee disputes, performance issues, and disciplinary actions.
* Oversee employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings, including managing outside counsel.
** Commercial & General Corporate Support
*** Serve as a generalist in-house attorney, reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements (e.g., vendor contracts, consulting agreements, NDAs, confidentiality agreements).
* Provide legal support for strategic business initiatives and operational matters.
* Respond promptly to legal requests from business units, including HR, marketing, merchandising, operations, and IT.
* Support enterprise-wide legal compliance programs, including risk assessments and policy development.
* Train and mentor junior attorneys and paralegals on all aspects of in-house practice.
** Qualifications
* ** Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; admission to the Massachusetts bar required.
* At least five years of legal experience, including significant employment law and broad commercial contract experience; prior in-house experience preferred.
* Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and litigation management.
* Proven ability to navigate complex organizations and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
* Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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 …