Employment Law Legal Specialist

Additional Location(s):US-MA-Marlborough

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit- High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions.

About the role:

In this role you will provide legal support relating to employment law and employment law compliance, supporting all businesses, operations and functions within BSC.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Work with employment law team and BSC functions (including Human Resources (HR) Operations, Total Rewards, Facilities, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, and Contracting) to ensure compliance with employment law requirements.

• Work with employment law team and external legal research tools to develop and maintain processes for tracking employment law requirements.

• Review legislative updates provided by external counsel and resources and distribute relevant updates to employment law team.

• Contract Administration: Work with attorneys, Contract Lifecycle Management and HR to draft and revise agreements, including separation agreements and employment agreement mutual releases.

• Coordinate post-employment obligation communications with HR: obtain signed Agreements Concerning Employment, obtain restricted account lists, prepare reminder letters to departing employees.

• Manage LegalEG inbox and coordinate responses.

• Support the Reduction in Force (RIF) process, including:

• Send bi-weekly files to Payroll, formated to the Payroll template.

• Verify receipt of signed releases, verify amounts to be paid, and update Payroll.

• Maintain the RIF tracker and database.

• Prepare and send release documents using AdobeSign.

• Track and record Central Review Team pre-employment decisions.

• Run and provide reports relating to systems and processes.

• Provide overall administrative support (expenses, travel arrangements, etc.) to the department as needed.

Requires qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency with AdobeSign and Microsoft Office Suite and demonstrated ability to become proficient in new systems and processes.

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical skills and interest in continual process improvement.

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and efficiency.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Requisition ID:601279

Minimum Salary: $69500

Maximum Salary: $132000

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com--will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do - as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn't just business, it's personal. And if you're a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company's policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.