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Senior Director, Employment Counsel

New Haven, CT (Northeast preferred)

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There are more than 9 million immunocompromised people in the United States. Almost half a million of those represent a population that are moderately to severely immunocompromised and at highest risk for severe COVID-19, including stem cell and solid organ transplant patients as well as those with hematologic cancers.

At Invivyd, Inc., we take those numbers very seriously and we come to work each day on a mission to deliver protection from serious viral infectious diseases, beginning with SARS-CoV-2. Invivyd deploys a proprietary integrated technology platform unique in the industry designed to assess, monitor, develop, and adapt to create best in class antibodies.

In March 2024, Invivyd received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the U.S. FDA for a monoclonal antibody (mAb) in its pipeline of innovative antibody candidates.

In October 2025, the FDA cleared the company's Investigational New Drug (IND) application and provided feedback to advance the company's REVOLUTION clinical program, Invivyd's development program for VYD2311, a vaccine alternative monoclonal antibody being investigated for the prevention of COVID-19.

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Location: New Haven, CT (Northeast preferred)

Position summary: 

The Senior Director, Employment Counsel, will be a key member of Invivyd’s growing Legal team. Reporting to Chief Legal Officer, this person will serve as the company’s primary advisor on all aspects of employment law and support a growing volume and pace of complex employment work and related issues as the company scales. The ideal candidate brings deep employment law expertise, sound judgment, and a pragmatic, business-oriented approach. This person will serve as a strategic advisor and hands-on partner to our Human Resources organization as well as business leaders across the company. You’ll help us navigate the full range of employment law matters that arise in a dynamic, high-growth biotech environment, from scaling the organization to managing complex employee relations issues with a focus on practical, business-minded solutions. 

This is a unique opportunity to shape Invivyd’s employment law strategy and partner closely with the leadership team and human resources to foster a compliant, equitable, and high-performing workplace. The role offers a blend of strategic counsel and hands-on execution - perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities:   

  • Provide day-to-day legal counsel to HR, business leaders, and other stakeholders on employment matters, including hiring, employee benefits, performance management, ADA compliance, federal and state leave laws, anti-discrimination and harassment matters, employee relations, internal investigations, terminations, worker classification, and wage and hour issues
  • Oversee and manage all phases of employment-related litigation and arbitration matters, including pre-litigation disputes, discovery, motions, trial and arbitration preparation, hearings, settlement negotiations, and appellate work
  • Engage, manage, and direct outside counsel in employment litigation and arbitration matters, ensuring cost-effective, efficient, and favorable outcomes. Review and approve outside counsel billing to ensure compliance with the company’s legal budget
  • Partner with external counsel as needed on complex employment law matters
  • Assist in and/or lead investigations as needed and respond to inquiries or charges from state or federal agencies regarding employment-related claims or disputes
  • Oversee outside counsel, including guiding litigation strategy
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII)
  • Monitor new and changing employment related laws and regulations and recommending necessary adjustments to Company policies and practices
  • Proactively and timely update Legal leadership on sensitive matters and elevated risks, trends, patterns and other data points for escalation and action, as appropriate
  • In partnership with Human Resources, review, draft, and update employment-related agreements, handbooks, and policies
  • Support employment aspects of corporate initiatives such as reorganizations, executive transitions
  • Develop and deliver employment law training for managers and HR professionals
  • Proactively identify and mitigate employment law risks through strategic, solutions-oriented guidance
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to promote a culture of compliance, integrity, and respect
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel in support of business needs and/or the Legal and Compliance Department 

Requirements:  

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active law license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with eligibility to obtain Connecticut in-house counsel registration or licensure.
  • At least 10+ years of employment law experience, at a law firm or in-house legal team
  • Experience with employment litigation
  • Prior experience counseling clients on U.S. employment laws and risk mitigation strategies with experience in employment litigation
  • Experience advising HR and business leaders in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex legal issues in a clear and practical manner
  • Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices
  • Proven ability to translate legal advice into practical business solutions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and partner across all levels of the organization
  • High degree of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven environment
  • Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and other corporate standard software 

 

At Invivyd we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Here all applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Invivyd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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