Senior Director, Employment Law, Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson

Sr. Director, Employment Law role at Johnson & Johnson managing workforce matters for DePuy Synthes.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRaynham • Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $178,000 - $307,050 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic employment law counsel to senior leaders and Human Resources partners on a wide range of workforce matters.
Advise on employment-related risks associated with organizational change, restructuring, and business initiatives.
Lead the management of complex employment litigation, claims, and government agency matters, partnering with outside counsel as appropriate.
Develop, review, and interpret employment policies, practices, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Provide guidance on employee and labor relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
Monitor changes in employment law and assess potential impact to the organization, recommending proactive solutions or changes to policy.
Manage outside counsel relationships domestically and internationally within budget.
Collaborate closely with HR, Health Care Compliance, and other Legal colleagues to deliver consistent, business-aligned legal advice.
Mentor and develop other legal professionals and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Legal function.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school required.
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required.
Typically a minimum of 10-15 years of progressively responsible experience practicing employment law in a law firm and/or in‑house corporate environment.
Deep knowledge of U.S. employment and labor laws and regulations.
Experience with employment and labor laws internationally, including through working with outside counsel or in-house colleagues.
Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders on complex and sensitive employment matters.
Experience managing employment litigation and working effectively with outside counsel.
Experience managing non-compete and non-solicitation litigation.
Significant experience managing employee impacts related to reductions in force and either restructuring, acquisitions or divestitures.
Strong business judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills and ability to present to senior executive leadership.
Travel: Up to 10–20% domestic or global travel as business needs require.
Language: English required. Additional languages a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

employment lawlitigation managementemployment policieslabor relationscompliancerisk assessmentinvestigationsdisciplinary actionsnon-compete litigationnon-solicitation litigation

Soft Skills

strategic counselbusiness judgmentcommunication skillsnegotiation skillsinfluencing skillsmentoringcollaborationleadership

Certifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)admission to practice law