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Liberty Mutual

Liberty Mutual

Legal
Boston, MA, USA
USD 150k-280k / year
Posted on Mar 11, 2026

Counsel, HO Employment

Job Locations US-Remote | US-MA-Boston | US-TX-Plano
ID
2026-74937
Position Type
Full-Time
Job Grade
94
Department
0001-03488 Legal-Employment
Market
Corporate Center
Minimum Salary
USD $150,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary
USD $280,000.00/Yr.
Typical Starting Salary
$185,000-$220,000
Recruiter
Catherine Botte

Description

Liberty Mutual’s Legal Department is seeking a seasoned Employment Counsel with deep expertise in workplace law to advise senior leaders and HR partners on complex employment matters and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local statutes.

What You’ll Do:

  • Provide strategic, cost-effective advice on Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, USERRA, and other
  • employment laws.
  • Respond to demand letters from current or former employees; manage inquiries from the Department of Labor; work with the talent team to respond to charges filed with the EEOC and state agencies); work with Talent on and/or conduct investigations, interview witnesses, and negotiate settlements.
  • Lead employment-law due diligence and post-close integration in M&A transactions, identifying and mitigating workforce-related risks.
  • Serve as an employment-law subject-matter expert in federal and state litigation and government inquiries.
  • Design and deliver training on harassment prevention, wage-and-hour compliance, leave management, and other key employment topics.
  • Monitor developments and identify emerging issues in federal and state employment law, translate them into clear guidance, and proactively advise the business.
  • Partner with Compensation & Benefits Counsel on ERISA-governed plans, executive compensation issues, and severance programs.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D. or LL.B.) and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Minimum 8 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal analysis
  • clearly and persuasively.
  • Proven client-service orientation and ability to cultivate strong internal relationships.
  • Demonstrated capacity to juggle multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
  • Meticulous attention to detail in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing legal documents.
  • Advanced legal research and analytical skills, able to identify, interpret and resolve novel or complex issues.
  • For specialized practice groups, in-depth expertise in the relevant area of law (i.e., employment).

Employees may apply for a new role after completing 12 months of employment in their current position.

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