Employment Counsel

Overview

This role involves providing legal support on employment matters within a global team of employment lawyers. The position partners closely with the People team and other business stakeholders to manage employment-related risks and ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on employment issues including recruiting, hiring, performance management, compensation and benefits, leaves of absence, internal investigations, working time, employee data privacy, and HR best practices.
• Proactively review and update employment policies to ensure legal compliance and alignment with best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and maintain employment compliance.
• Support various strategic global projects involving multiple stakeholders.

Requirements

• 6-10 years of employment law experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department with demonstrated employment counseling expertise.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment balancing legal risks and business needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills capable of handling both long-term and short-term projects.
• Exceptional work ethic with a track record of delivering results.
• Team player comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing environment; decisive with excellent judgment in ambiguous situations.
• Skilled at working with multiple stakeholders while maintaining strict discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for supporting business growth and success through effective employment law counsel.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual US base salary range: $178,200 - $267,200. This range may vary based on experience, qualifications, and location.
• Additional benefits may include equity, company bonuses or sales commissions/bonuses, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and wellness stipends.

Location

• This role supports remote work arrangements for locations 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from an office.
• Occasional office visits for meetings, on-sites, meet-ups, and events may be expected.
• Relocation costs to a remote location are not covered.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply for roles matching their current or planned location.