Overview
General Counsel Jobs in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA at Northeast Family Services
Position:
General Counsel (In-House Counsel)
Location:
Massachusetts (Admission to the Massachusetts Bar required)
Northeast Family Services is seeking in-house General Counsel to support the agency’s mission and core values!
Key Responsibilities
Employment Law Support
Provide legal counsel on a broad spectrum of employment matters including hiring, compensation, wage and hour compliance, benefits, workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, performance management, discipline, termination, privacy, and accommodations.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws – including those specific to Massachusetts.
Assist in developing, interpreting, and implementing employment-related policies and procedures.
Support HR with internal employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, leave management, and disability-related issues.
Labor Law Support
Regulatory Support and Compliance
Ensure compliance with employment laws such as the FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, MA Fair Employment Practices ACT, and MA Workers’ Compensation law.
Draft and review legal documents, reports, and regulatory filings.
Monitor and interpret changes in employment laws, recommending and implementing policy updates as needed.
Employee Relations and Training
Collaborate with HR and leadership to resolve employee relations matters and promote a positive workplace culture.
Provide education and training on labor and employment law compliance, internal policies, and investigative processes.
General Legal Support
Prepare legal correspondence, notices, subpoenas, administrative filings, and court/arbitration submission.
Support a range of legal functions to ensure regulatory compliance across the organization.
Qualifications
J.D. (Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school.
Admission to the Massachusetts Bar required.
1-3 years of legal experience, ideally within a law firm, healthcare organization, corporation, or government agency setting.
Experience with a focus on employment law and/or labor law, and employee relations.
Solid understanding of federal, state, and local employment and labor laws, including Massachusetts-specific regulations.
General knowledge of procedures before federal and state agencies, including Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD).
General knowledge of civil litigation procedures.
Strong written, speaking, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, including leadership, HR, management, and external partners.
Experience with HRIS, legal research, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
Proactive, with strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Maintain confidentiality as required and appropriate.
Benefits
Health, dental & vision
3 weeks paid vacation
11 Paid holidays (including Juneteenth, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and NY Eve)
Generous sick time including mental health days
401k retirement plan with up to 4% match
Voluntary life, short, and long-term disability
Dependent care savings account
Mileage reimbursement
Longevity award – Monetary bonus and an additional vacation day annually
Company provided laptop and cell phone
Personal cell phone discount of 20%
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Title: General Counsel
Company: Northeast Family Services
Location: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Employment Law), HR/Recruitment
