Senior Employment Counsel | Equity & Benefits Leadership

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 198,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an attorney to join the Labor, Employment, Compensation & Benefits team within the Legal & Compliance department. You will provide strategic counsel on a broad range of employment issues, balancing business needs with risk mitigation while supporting multiple states.

Responsibilities include advising on compensation plans, benefits, EEOC/OFCCP issues, and coordinating with HR and outside counsel to scale policy across the company. U.S.

Qualifications

• J.D. and bar membership required with strong employment law knowledge.
• Experience combining law firm and in-house practice preferred.
• Proven ability to advise on compensation and benefits programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic counsel across labor, employment, compensation and benefits.
• Advise on labor strategy and compliant employer communications.
• Manage employment litigation matters and coordinate with outside counsel.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on implications for the business.

Skills

Excellent communication

Risk mitigation

Business acumen

Regulatory compliance

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active bar membership (Washington State)

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an attorney to join the Labor, Employment, Compensation & Benefits team within the Legal & Compliance department. You will provide strategic counsel on a broad range of employment issues, balancing business needs with risk mitigation while supporting multiple states.

Responsibilities include advising on compensation plans, benefits, EEOC/OFCCP issues, and coordinating with HR and outside counsel to scale policy across the company. U.S.