Manager, Employment Contracts and Compliance

Goodwin Procter•Boston, MA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do. Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer. This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers. The Manager, HR Compliance (the “Manager”) works closely with the Chief People Officer/Assistant General Counsel for Employment, the Director, Employee Relations and Compliance and others within the People Department to draft, organize, track and ensure the proper execution of employment agreements. The individual in this role will also ensure the proper execution of the affirmations process and mandatory training programs to ensure that Goodwin is fully compliant with its internal policies and applicable law. This role presents a unique opportunity to develop strong relationships with members of the People Department and others within the firm while building substantive and institutional knowledge that adds critical value to Goodwin.

Requirements

BA/BS required.
5-7 years of relevant experience and a proven track record of exceptional performance in fast paced, matrixed, multi-state/global organization.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to use technology and AI to facilitate contract development, storage and execution.
Strong writing, editing and proofing skills and exceedingly strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple time-sensitive responsibilities and to effectively prioritize work and track and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as, in a team environment.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Co-Pilot.
Demonstrated ability to act with urgency and judgment to independently deliver practical and timely solutions.
Effectively applies knowledge gained from one task or project to the next and can effectively apply this knowledge in order to create efficiencies.
Ability to effectively handle assignments involving complex matters or fact patterns with limited instruction.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal Certificate or qualifying work experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Chief People Officer/Assistant General Counsel for Employment and the Employee Relations and Compliance team to develop and maintain employment agreement templates that are legally compliant and meet the needs of the firm.
Prepare initial drafts of employment agreements based on established templates that are well-tailored to address the individual circumstances of each agreement.
Organize, track and ensure the proper execution of employment agreements.
Develop processes and procedures to ensure proper communication to and coordination with other members of the People Department.
To the extent possible, utilize technology and AI to facilitate the development, organization and tracking of employment agreements.
Ensure the effective execution of the affirmations process and mandatory training programs.
Assist with the development and communication of HR policies.