Our Corporate Counsel (Operations and Litigation) will assist in protecting and enhancing Bright Horizon's legal and business interests. It will maintain the compliance of the Company’s organizations and operations with the law.
Our Corporate Counsel will work with a multi-disciplinary team, to address and support Bright Horizon's child care field operations, incident management, litigation, employment advising and disputes, and operational licensing and other regulatory matters. It will advise and support internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, HR and operational business partners, legal counsel, governmental agencies, and clients.
This Hybrid role requires in-person work (3 days a week) at our Newton, MA headquarters.
Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice and business support to the Company as needed in areas of compliance and governance, business development and support, human resources management, and claim and incident resolutions
Provide tailored, practical and actionable legal advice, business support and overall leadership to the Company as needed with an internal and external customer service focus and based on a thorough understanding of the Company's goals, philosophy and values
Provide legal and strategic support and advice to mitigate liability by identifying, analyzing, and synthesizing risks, issues and offering solutions in a fast-paced environment and in a prompt and concise manner
Maintain a strong understanding of the Company's services, operations and client relationships
Assist in the mitigation of risk and liability
Participate on Legal Department teams handling matters of interest to the Company
Responsible for drafting Company agreements, policies, procedures, guidelines and other instruments
Complete special projects as requested
Litigation:
Manage all stages of the resolution of incidents, claims, and litigation matters including working directly with outside counsel, conducting investigations, preparing internal and external communications, maintaining attorney-client privilege, advising on legal holds, overseeing discovery, coordinating depositions, subpoena responses and witness testimony, managing case strategy, and guiding settlement negotiations aligned with legal and business strategy
Develop and implement strategies for resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation
Support the Company’s incident management and claims processes by coordinating with internal departments, such as risk management, operations, human resources, finance and compliance, to gather information, ensure thorough and objective investigations, provide legal advice and develop communication strategies and prepare timely and effective responses
Required Qualifications:
Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school with a solid academic record
Admitted to practice (in good standing) in Massachusetts
4 years experience as an in-house counsel or with a law firm (at least two years of which must be in the legal department of either the Company or an organization with lines of business similar to the Company) and/or experience in claims/incident management or employment law advising or litigation desirable
Preferred Qualifications:
3 years experience with Claims/incident management and/or litigation
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, listening, communication skills
Ability to conduct themselves and exercise judgment based on the company’s HEART Principles: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork
Ability to adapt legal requirements in a pragmatic way consistent with the Company’s mission, practices, financial needs and growth plans
Creativity and innovation in improving organizational and administrative processes
Top research ability using traditional and Internet sources
Computer skills using Microsoft programs
A self-starter with a strong work ethic, good judgment, good attitude and ability to offer prompt and courteous customer service
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage large workloads and take ownership of issues and projects, including strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities
Demonstrated ability to perform consistently under pressure and meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment while providing timely, actionable advice
Experience in business or other strategic thinking roles, as well as strong analytical and financial skills with a mature business sense will be highly desired
Hardworking, flexible and willing to be available when required to support the business' global offices
Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $136,000 – $165,000 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
This position is also eligible for a 10% bonus plan and $15,000 in Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Benefits:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Also, depending on hire date and subject to applicable eligibility requirements and accrual schedules, new employees in this role receive up to: 9 paid holidays annually; 40 hours of sick time per year based on full-time schedule, and 120 hours of vacation time per year based on full-time schedule (vacation time may be used for sick leave purposes under any applicable state or local sick or safe time law).
Deadline to Apply:
This posting is anticipated to remain open until 1/10/2026.
Compensation: $136,000 - $165,000 / yearOur people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.
Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.