Senior Legal Counsel – Employment LAW & Commercial

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Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel – Employment LAW & Commercial

Company Name:	BJ's Wholesale Club
Location:	Marlborough, MA United States
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	11/14/2025
Expire Date:	02/22/2026
Job Categories:	Legal, Retail/Wholesale, Counseling

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Senior Legal Counsel – Employment LAW & Commercial
A World-Class TeamBJs Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most. Were a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful. Why Youll Love Working at BJsAt BJs Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. Thats why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow. Heres just some of what you can look forward to:<ul><li>Weekly Pay: Get paid every weekso that you can manage your money on your terms.</li><li> Free BJs Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.*</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.*</li><li>Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.*</li><li>401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).*</li><li>Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJs common stock at a 15% discount.*</li></ul>*Eligibility requirements vary by position. The Senior Legal Counsel will serve as a strategic legal advisor to the organization, with primary responsibility for employment law and compliance, while also providing generalist in-house counsel support for commercial matters. This role partners closely with Human Resources and business leaders to provide practical, timely, and business-oriented legal advice on employment-related issues, and supports broader corporate legal initiatives including contract review, risk management, and compliance programs. Key ResponsibilitiesEmployment Law & Compliance<ul><li>Advise on all aspects of employment law, including hiring, termination, wage and hour compliance, workplace investigations, discrimination claims, and employee relations.</li><li> Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.</li><li> Support HR in managing employee disputes, performance issues, and disciplinary actions.</li><li> Oversee employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings, including managing outside counsel. </li></ul>Commercial & General Corporate Support<ul><li>Serve as a generalist in-house attorney, reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements (e. g., vendor contracts, consulting agreements, NDAs, confidentiality agreements).</li><li> Provide legal support for strategic business initiatives and operational matters.</li><li> Respond promptly to legal requests from business units, including HR, marketing, merchandising, operations, and IT.</li></ul><ul><li> Support enterprise-wide legal compliance programs, including risk assessments and policy development.</li><li> Train and mentor junior attorneys and paralegals on all aspects of in-house practice.</li></ul> Qualifications<ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; admission to the Massachusetts bar required.</li><li> At least five years of legal experience, including significant employment law and broad commercial contract experience; prior in-house experience preferred.</li><li> Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and litigation management.</li><li> Proven ability to navigate complex organizations and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.</li><li> Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.</li></ul> This is a hybrid role. Tuesday through Thursday are in-office days at BJ's Club Support Center in Marlborough, MA and Monday and Friday are remote days. In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJs Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $166,875.00 - $209,625.00

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