Senior Director, Employment Law, Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson

Sr. Director, Employment Law for DePuy Synthes providing strategic counsel on workforce matters and employee relations.

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
Participation 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 Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in 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 actionsterm negotiationsnon-compete litigation

Soft Skills

strategic counselbusiness judgmentcommunication skillsnegotiation skillsinfluencing skillsmentoringcollaborationleadershipproblem-solvingadvising senior leaders

Certifications

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