Job Details

Job Title

Sr. Director, Employment Law

Location: Raynham, MA or New Brunswick, NJ

Job Function

Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function

Law Business Partners

Job Category

Professional

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Director, Employment Law, located in Raynham, MA or New Brunswick, NJ. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The separation is expected to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements and regulatory approvals. Acceptance of this position will result in employment under DePuy Synthes, governed by its employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans.

The Sr. Director, Employment Law serves as a senior legal leader providing strategic and practical employment law counsel to business and functional leaders across DePuy Synthes globally. This role has significant impact on workforce strategy, employee relations, confidentiality protection, risk management, and helps the organization navigate complex employment matters while enabling business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school required.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required.

Experience and Skills

• 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 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 restructurings, 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.

Preferred

• Prior in‑house experience within a large, matrixed, or highly regulated business.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, life sciences, medical device, healthcare or global commercial organizations.

Other

• Travel: Up to 10‑20% domestic or global travel as business needs require.
• Language: English required. Additional languages a plus.

Pay

Base pay range: $178,000.00 – $307,050.00. Eligible to participate in the Company's long‑term incentive program.

Benefits

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours in Colorado, 56 hours in Washington)
• 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 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
• Additional general benefits details available upon request.