Senior Director, Employment Counsel

Invivyd Inc.•New Haven, CT

40d

About The Position

The Senior Director, Employment Counsel, will be a key member of Invivyd's growing Legal team. Reporting to Chief Legal Officer, this person will serve as the company's primary advisor on all aspects of employment law and support a growing volume and pace of complex employment work and related issues as the company scales.â¯The ideal candidate brings deep employment law expertise, sound judgment, and a pragmatic, business-oriented approach. This person will serve as a strategic advisor and hands-on partner to our Human Resources organization as well as business leaders across the company. You'll help us navigate the full range of employment law matters that arise in a dynamic, high-growth biotech environment, from scaling the organization to managing complex employee relations issues with a focus on practical, business-minded solutions. This is a unique opportunity to shape Invivyd's employment law strategy and partner closely with the leadership team and human resources to foster a compliant, equitable, and high-performing workplace. The role offers a blend of strategic counsel and hands-on execution - perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active law license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with eligibility to obtain Connecticut in-house counsel registration or licensure.
At least 10+ years of employment law experience, at a law firm or in-house legal team
Experience with employment litigation
Prior experience counseling clients on U.S. employment laws and risk mitigation strategies with experience in employment litigation
Experience advising HR and business leaders in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex legal issues in a clear and practical manner
Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices
Proven ability to translate legal advice into practical business solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and partner across all levels of the organization
High degree of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven environment
Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and other corporate standard software

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal counsel to HR, business leaders, and other stakeholders on employment matters, including hiring, employee benefits, performance management, ADA compliance, federal and state leave laws, anti-discrimination and harassment matters, employee relations, internal investigations, terminations, worker classification, and wage and hour issues
Oversee and manage all phases of employment-related litigation and arbitration matters, including pre-litigation disputes, discovery, motions, trial and arbitration preparation, hearings, settlement negotiations, and appellate work
Engage, manage, and direct outside counsel in employment litigation and arbitration matters, ensuring cost-effective, efficient, and favorable outcomes. Review and approve outside counsel billing to ensure compliance with the company's legal budget
Partner with external counsel as needed on complex employment law matters
Assist in and/or lead investigations as needed and respond to inquiries or charges from state or federal agencies regarding employment-related claims or disputes
Oversee outside counsel, including guiding litigation strategy
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII)
Monitor new and changing employment related laws and regulations and recommending necessary adjustments to Company policies and practices
Proactively and timely update Legal leadership on sensitive matters and elevated risks, trends, patterns and other data points for escalation and action, as appropriate
In partnership with Human Resources, review, draft, and update employment-related agreements, handbooks, and policies
Support employment aspects of corporate initiatives such as reorganizations, executive transitions
Develop and deliver employment law training for managers and HR professionals
Proactively identify and mitigate employment law risks through strategic, solutions-oriented guidance
Collaborate cross-functionally to promote a culture of compliance, integrity, and respect
Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel in support of business needs and/or the Legal and Compliance Department