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BLUE ORIGIN
BLUE ORIGIN
H1B Visa SponsorAerospaceDefenseLogistics
BLUE ORIGIN is an aerospace and defense company focused on space exploration and the development of reusable launch vehicles. Founded by Jeff Bezos, the company aims to expand human activity into space while helping preserve Earth by pursuing new energy and material resources and relocating industries beyond the planet. Its partially and fully reusable systems are designed for civil, commercial, and defense customers, with an emphasis on safety and cost-effective access to space.
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Senior Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment

Advise Blue Origin on labor, employment, compensation, and benefits matters. Manage litigation and compliance while helping build workforce strategies and processes that can scale.

USUnited StatesFLFloridaWAWashington
$197,529 – $276,539 / year
On-siteFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredGeneral Counsel

Description

  • Advise on labor, employment, compensation, and benefits matters across the company.
  • Guide labor strategy and ensure employer communications comply with the law.
  • Advise on workplace conduct, hiring, leave and accommodations, investigations, discipline, separations, and employee relations.
  • Build expertise to support company locations across multiple states.
  • Coordinate with employment and outside counsel on litigation strategy, EEOC responses, and communications with government agencies.
  • Support regulatory compliance, including EEOC and OFCCP matters, affirmative action plans, and EEO-1 reporting.
  • Draft legal documents.
  • Work with Legal and Human Resources to create scalable company strategies and processes.
  • Manage employment litigation and outside counsel.
  • Track legislative and regulatory changes and advise clients on compliance duties and strategic implications.

Requirements

  • Hold a J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Maintain active bar membership in good standing; Washington State bar membership or eligibility for admission by waiver is preferred.
  • Bring at least 8 years of legal experience; a mix of law firm and in-house work is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrate expertise in federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and NLRA.
  • Have experience advising on compensation, including pay equity.
  • Have experience advising on ERISA-regulated benefit plans, including health and welfare plans.
  • Show a record of managing complex employment litigation and agency proceedings.
  • Communicate exceptionally well in writing and verbally.
  • Apply sound business judgment and provide practical, risk-calibrated legal advice in a fast-paced setting.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. permanent resident or current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
  • Familiarity with OFCCP compliance, affirmative action obligations, and federal contractor requirements is preferred.
  • Experience with international employment matters and cross-border workforce compliance is preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching of up to 5%.
  • Education Support Program.
  • Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off per year, based on scheduled weekly hours.
  • Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Additional benefits or bonuses may depend on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors, and are subject to eligibility and company discretion.