Associate Director, Employment Law

At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts - and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you'll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person's contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine's No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK.

For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we're in. Are you?

About the Role:
The Employment Law Counsel will play a pivotal role in ensuring Insmed's compliance with federal and state employment laws across the US. This position requires a strategic problem solver with a legal background in employment law who can provide expert guidance, be a trusted partner, lead initiatives, and collaborate with team members to manage legal risks effectively.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you will advise on a broad spectrum of federal and state employment laws, including wage and hour, leave management, contingent workers, benefits, and multi-state employment compliance.

You'll also:

• Partner with HR and other business functions to provide day-to-day advice and manage employee relations matters.
• Draft, negotiate, and update various employment related agreements, including those pertaining to executive compensation and severance agreements.
• Respond to pre-litigation matters, including demand letters and administrative agency charges (e.g., EEOC).
• Manage outside counsel as needed for litigation, immigration, and specialized matters.
• Develop, update, and implement employment policies, procedures, templates, and employee handbook sections to ensure legal compliance and reflect best practices.
• Stay up to date with employment law changes and developments to proactively advise business teams on the impact and develop forward-thinking advice on practical approaches to compliance.
• Actively identify, create, and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of handling employment-related matters,
• Participate in and lead ad hoc projects including those supporting corporate initiatives and organizational changes.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Legal team and perform other related duties, as assigned or requested, including in other legal areas such as contracts, M&A, privacy, or general corporate matters, as the role evolves.
• Have an understanding of federal employment statutes (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII) and employment laws across various US states and an ability to advise the business on compliance in a practical, solutions-oriented manner.

Who You Are:

You have a JD Degree from an accredited law school and 3+ years of experience advising clients on employment law matters. This can include a combination of corporate and/or law firm positions. Additionally, you are a member in good standing of the Bar of a state, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia and ability to obtain a New Jersey limited in-house counsel license.

Additionally you have:

• Demonstrated collaborative, flexible approach to problem solving with urgency that balances legal risks with business needs.
• Ability to exercise outstanding judgment regarding the analysis, interpretation, and application of laws, regulations, guidelines, and requirements, development of policies and procedures, and selection of appropriate courses of action.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to convey complex matters effectively.
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize work and display strong attention to detail, accuracy, and conciseness.
• Ability to develop relationships and interact successfully in a dynamic and inclusive workplace.
• Experience supporting clients within the healthcare or life sciences industry preferred.
• Experience with immigration law is a plus.
• Agility and willingness to broaden areas of expertise

Travel Requirements

This role will require occasional domestic travel approximately 10%

Where You'll Work

This is a hybrid role based out of our Bridgewater, NJ Headquarters. You'll work remotely most of the time, with in-person collaboration when it matters most.

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Pay Range:
$187,000.00-243,500.00 Annual

Life at Insmed

At Insmed, you'll find a culture as human as our mission-intentionally designed for the people behind it. You deserve a workplace that reflects the same care you bring to your work each day, with support for how you work, how you grow, and how you show up for patients, your team, and yourself.

Highlights of our U.S. offerings include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support, annual wellbeing reimbursement, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration
• 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, annual equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities
• Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back

Eligibility for specific programs may vary and is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan.

Current Insmed Employees: Please apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday.

Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.