Employment Associate

Overview

This role provides practical, business-oriented legal support for employment matters, people operations, strategic employment decisions, and company policies and procedures. You will report to the VP, Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Employment, and partner with internal business teams and outside counsel to help structure, negotiate, document, and execute complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise internal business partners on employment matters, workplace policies, and other complex people-related issues
• Draft, review, and negotiate offer letters, employment agreements, severance agreements, and related people operations documentation
• Coordinate with outside counsel, people operations, and internal cross-functional stakeholders on employment investigations and disputes
• Support the development, rollout, and enforcement of company employment policies and procedures
• Contribute to employee relations and workplace culture initiatives
• Help develop efficient legal processes, people operations policy templates, and internal documentation standards
• Perform other employment, labor, and workplace-related legal work as business needs evolve

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• 3+ years of relevant employment law experience at a law firm, in-house legal department, or both
• Excellent drafting, analytical, written, and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive matters
• Comfort and familiarity working with business and other non-legal stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and employment matters
• Collaborative team player with strong initiative and desire to grow professionally

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $150,000 - $190,000 (commensurate with experience) + bonus + sign-on equity grant
• Eligible to participate in equity incentive programs
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (includes a generous company match)
• Comprehensive health coverage with multiple medical plan options, including 100% company-paid plans
• Wellness & lifestyle perks, including free gym memberships, pet insurance, and childcare discounts (and more)

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.