Senior Counsel – Labor & Employment (Global Compliance)

Philips; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 209,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Counsel for Labor & Employment to join a global, multidisciplinary legal team. You will advise on a broad range of employment matters, draft policies, and support HR and business partners across the US and worldwide.

The role emphasizes strategic guidance, risk mitigation, and collaboration with Sales, Compliance, Privacy, and M&A. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of relevant experience, a US J.D., and bar admission, with strong communication skills

Qualifications

• 10+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience in labor and employment matters.
• Experience supporting multi-state and international employment issues.
• J.D. from an accredited US law school; admission to at least one State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Advise on recruiting, hiring, performance management, and restrictive covenants.
• Draft HR policies and provide global application guidance.
• Manage employment-related claims, including arbitration and litigation.
• Support compliance in compensation and benefits across global operations.
• Advise on workforce transformations, acquisitions, divestments.

Skills

Labor & Employment

Multi-state

Global company

Communication

J.D.

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Philips in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Counsel for Labor & Employment to join a global, multidisciplinary legal team. You will advise on a broad range of employment matters, draft policies, and support HR and business partners across the US and worldwide.

The role emphasizes strategic guidance, risk mitigation, and collaboration with Sales, Compliance, Privacy, and M&A. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of relevant experience, a US J.D., and bar admission, with strong communication skills