Description:

Who we are:
With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What we need  
As Employment & Compliance Counsel, you will serve as a strategic and trusted legal partner providing expert legal guidance on all employment and human resources matters. You will play a crucial role in supporting workplace health and safety compliance, mitigating legal risks, and developing and implementing company policies. This is a hands-on role where you will advise leadership and HR partners on complex legal issues to ensure the company's practices are compliant and consistent with business goals. Position reports to SVP and General Counsel.

What we do  
The Legal Team is responsible for ensuring the company operates within the bounds of the law, managing risk, and protecting the company's interests.

What you'll do  

Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide array of complex and a trusted legal business partner who works effectively with colleagues, internal stakeholders, and external advisors to drive progress and achieve shared objectives and outside counsel partners.
Evaluate complex legal & workplace situations, weigh risks & consequences, and provide pragmatic, actionable recommendations.
Advise on employment issues, including agreements, policies, hiring, performance management, and labor laws compliance.
Identify and mitigate employment & safety risks, support internal investigations, and contribute to the development and enforcement of workplace policies
Manage and advise on internal investigations into employee complaints, allegations of misconduct, or other sensitive workplace issues.
Clearly convey legal guidance, works with cross-functional stakeholders, and facilitates alignment across diverse teams.
Own responsibilities, deliver high-quality work on time, and ensure outcomes meet business and legal objectives.
Lead workplace investigations
Responsible for policy development and implementation.

What you'll need  

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Minimum 3 years of progressive experience working in a law firm, 2 years corporate in-house legal experience, with a focus on human resources, employment law, OSH, risk and regulatory compliance.
Excellent communication, analytical, and legal research skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days per week in office) based in Wilmington, MA office.

Our Environment  

Up to 10% travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.  
The employee is responsible for possessing a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis

About Symbotic
Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world's largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.

We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.