Assistant General Counsel - Employment Law
BJ's Wholesale Club · Ma #5997 · $194,000–$276,750 (stated in the posting)
A World-Class Team
BJ’s Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most.
We’re a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful.
Why You’ll Love Working at BJ’s
At BJ’s Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future – both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow.
Here’s just some of what you can look forward to:
- Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
- Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.*
- Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.*
- Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.*
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).*
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.*
*Eligibility requirements vary by position.
Position Summary
The Assistant General Counsel – Employment Law (AGC) serves as the organization’s senior legal expert on all employment law matters. The AGC is a strategic partner to senior leadership and the Human Resources team (HR), providing practical, business-oriented legal counsel. The AGC leads a team of two direct reports and supports broader corporate legal initiatives including contract review, enterprise risk management, and compliance programs. This role reports to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel.
Key Responsibilities
Employment Law Advisory
- Serve as the organization’s senior legal expert on the full range of employment law matters, including hiring, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits, leaves of absence, and accommodation
- Provide proactive, preventive legal counsel to HR and business leaders to identify and mitigate potential employment law risks
- Stay ahead of evolving federal, state, and local employment legislation and regulatory guidance, and advise the organization on emerging compliance obligations
Litigation & Claims Management
- Defend, supervise, and manage employment-related claims and litigation, including oversight of outside counsel, administrative charges, attorney demand letters, settlement negotiations, and agency complaints
- Negotiate appropriate resolution of disputes and pending matters, balancing legal risk with business priorities
Compliance & Policy Development
- Develop and implement employment policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
- Design and lead risk assessments
- Build and oversee manager and employee training programs on employment law topics, ensuring practical application across the organization
- Support enterprise-wide legal compliance programs, including policy development and risk management initiatives
HR Partnership & Internal Investigations
- Partner closely with HR leaders on employee relations matters, performance management, disciplinary actions, and sensitive personnel decisions
- Guide and conduct internal investigations into workplace complaints, including harassment, discrimination, and retaliation allegations
Transactions & Strategic Initiatives
- Provide employment law support for strategic transactions
- Support commercial and contract matters as needed
People Leadership
- Directly supervise, develop, and mentor the organization’s employment and immigration legal team
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture within the legal department
- Serve as a resource and mentor to junior legal department members on all aspects of in-house legal practice
Qualifications
- J.D. from a top law school; AmLaw 100 experience strongly preferred
- Active bar licensure in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 12+ years of employment law experience, with demonstrated expertise across litigation management, compliance, and advisory work
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for legal technology, with a track record of proactively adopting AI tools and workflows to improve efficiency and outcomes
- Experience with traditional labor law matters preferred
- Familiarity with HR technology platforms and data privacy considerations as they intersect with employment law
- Proven track record navigating complex, matrixed organizations and delivering practical, business-oriented legal advice
- Experience managing and developing attorneys
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding professional judgment and work ethic, with a team-first approach
This is a hybrid role. Tuesday through Thursday are in-office days at BJ's Club Support Center in Marlborough, MA and Monday and Friday are remote days.
In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $194,000.00 - $276,750.00We recognize the growing role of AI tools, including ChatGPT, and value familiarity with them. That said, we want to hear from your authentic self. Your application should reflect your own skills, experiences, and insights rather than AI-generated responses.