Counsel Employment

Skills

About the Role

You will advise on US and international employment matters, including hiring, performance, leaves, accommodations, separations, and employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions. You will develop policies and guidance, manage stakeholder relationships and disputes, negotiate employment documents, and advise on workplace AI issues.

Requirements

• 7+ years of employment law experience
• Knowledge of US employment law, including California law
• JD and California license or qualification to practice
• Ability to translate legal requirements into practical recommendations
• Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-growth environment

Responsibilities

• Develop employment policies, playbooks, and processes
• Advise on US employment matters including hiring, performance, conduct, leaves, accommodations, and separations
• Own stakeholder relationships and employment counseling matters
• Advise on international employment matters and employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions
• Advise on AI use in employment and workplace practices
• Create guidance, training, brown bags, and office hours
• Manage employment disputes and administrative charges
• Draft and negotiate employment documents and agreements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer Health Savings Account contributions
• Pre-tax Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, parking, and transit accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid parental, medical, and caregiver leave
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees or up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
• 13+ paid holidays, paid office closures, and paid sick or safe time
• Mental health and wellness support
• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
• Annual learning and development stipend
• Daily office meals and eligible meal delivery credits
• Relocation support for eligible employees
• Charitable donation matching and wellness stipends may be provided