Senior Legal Counsel - Labor, Benefits, and Compensation

Blue Origin • Southgate, WA

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About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Legal Counsel to join our Labor & Employment team within the Legal & Compliance department. As a key member of our dynamic and innovative team, you will collaborate with specialists who are at the forefront of cutting-edge technology development.

Requirements

• 8+ years of legal experience with a strong focus on employment and labor law, including significant experience in benefits and compensation matters.
• Experience in both law firm and in-house legal department settings is preferred.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. college or university and membership in at least one U.S. state bar; the successful candidate will be required to obtain admission to the Washington State bar after hire.
• Direct experience with benefits administration and compliance.
• Proven ability to work efficiently and independently, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capacity to respond calmly and effectively to situations requiring quick action and decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain productive work relationships and provide legal advice to clients at all levels.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with multi-state employment law issues.
• Certification or advanced training in Labor and Employment Law.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate with the payroll department to ensure the accurate and compliant processing of benefits, deductions, and compensation changes.
• Advise on benefits compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and review agreements for company benefits programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Labor Relations, providing guidance on collective bargaining agreements, union negotiations, and related matters.
• Provide expert legal advice to in-house clients on a wide range of employment compliance issues, including workplace conduct, hiring practices, leaves and accommodations, investigations, disciplinary actions, separations, and employee relations.
• Balance business objectives with risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance and foster a positive work environment.
• Act as a strategic partner with Human Resources and manufacturing leaders to implement and enhance employment initiatives.
• Develop and maintain subject matter expertise to support company operations across multiple states.
• Manage litigation strategy, including EEOC responses and communications with government agencies.
• Provide support for regulatory and compliance matters such as EEOC, OFCCP, AAPs, and EEO-1 reporting.
• Collaborate with Legal and Human Resources leadership teams to develop and implement company-wide strategies and processes that scale with business growth.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees