Senior Director, Counsel

There are more than 9 million immunocompromised people in the United States. Almost half a million of those represent a population that are moderately to severely immunocompromised and at highest risk for severe COVID‑19, including stem cell and solid organ transplant patients as well as those with hematologic cancers.

At Invivyd, Inc., we take those numbers very seriously and we come to work each day on a mission to deliver protection from serious viral infectious diseases, beginning with SARS‑CoV‑2. Invivyd deploys a proprietary integrated technology platform unique in the industry designed to assess, monitor, develop, and adapt to create best‑in‑class antibodies.

In March 2024
, Invivyd received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the U.S. FDA for a monoclonal antibody (mAb) in its pipeline of innovative antibody candidates.

In October 2025
, the FDA cleared the company's Investigational New Drug (IND) application and provided feedback to advance the company's REVOLUTION clinical program, Invivyd's development program for VYD
2311, a vaccine‑alternative monoclonal antibody being investigated for the prevention of COVID‑19.

Be part of making a difference. Be part of Invivyd.

New Haven, CT (Northeast preferred)

The Senior Director, Employment Counsel, will be a key member of Invivyd’s growing Legal team. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this person will serve as the company’s primary advisor on all aspects of employment law and support a growing volume and pace of complex employment work and related issues as the company scales. The ideal candidate brings deep employment law expertise, sound judgment, and a pragmatic, business‑oriented approach.

This person will serve as a strategic advisor and hands‑on partner to our Human Resources organization as well as business leaders across the company. You’ll help us navigate the full range of employment law matters that arise in a dynamic, high‑growth biotech environment, from scaling the organization to managing complex employee relations issues with a focus on practical, business‑minded solutions.

This is a unique opportunity to shape Invivyd’s employment law strategy and partner closely with the leadership team and human resources to foster a compliant, equitable, and high‑performing workplace. The role offers a blend of strategic counsel and hands‑on execution – perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

• Provide day‑to‑day legal counsel to HR, business leaders, and other stakeholders on employment matters, including hiring, employee benefits, performance management, ADA compliance, federal and state leave laws, anti‑discrimination and harassment matters, employee relations, internal investigations, terminations, worker classification, and wage and hour issues.
• Oversee and manage all phases of employment‑related litigation and arbitration matters, including pre‑litigation disputes, discovery, motions, trial and arbitration preparation, hearings, settlement negotiations, and appellate work.
• Engage, manage, and direct outside counsel in employment litigation and arbitration matters, ensuring cost‑effective, efficient, and favorable outcomes. Review and approve outside counsel billing to ensure compliance with the company’s legal budget.
• Partner with external counsel as needed on complex employment law matters.
• Assist in and/or lead investigations as needed and respond to inquiries or charges from state or federal agencies regarding employment‑related claims or disputes.
• Oversee outside counsel, including guiding litigation strategy.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII).
• Monitor new and changing employment‑related laws and regulations and recommend necessary adjustments to company policies and practices.
• Proactively and timely update Legal leadership on sensitive matters and elevated risks, trends, patterns, and other data points for escalation and action, as appropriate.
• In partnership with Human Resources, review, draft, and update employment‑related agreements, handbooks, and policies.
• Support employment aspects…