The Trade Desk seeks a senior employment lawyer with 8+ years of experience to provide hands-on legal support in-office in New York. Responsibilities include advising on employment law issues across North America, drafting and reviewing employment documents, managing employment-related projects and policies, providing training, supporting litigation and investigations, monitoring legal developments, and driving day-to-day execution of employment matters. Candidates must have a law degree, be admitted or able to register as In-House Counsel in New York, and demonstrate strong judgment, leadership, collaboration, and communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid sick and vacation time, holidays, stock purchase plans, and variable incentives. Salary range is $151,100 to $277,000 USD.
What you'll do
Provide employment law advice and counseling to People team and other stakeholders in North America on recruiting, employee relations, performance management, leaves of absence, disability accommodations, wage and hour, terminations, internal investigations, compensation, workplace harassment, benefits, privacy, immigration, and employee classification
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Draft, revise, and advise on employment-related documents including offer letters, separation agreements, commission and bonus plans, summaries, draft communications, templates, and other supporting materials
Manage employment-related projects including process reviews and creation, implementation, and continual improvement of policies and procedures
Create, update, and provide training programs on employment law topics, optimized ways of working, and cross functional up-skilling
Provide foundational support regarding employment-related litigation, claims, charges, investigations, audits, and subpoenas
Support use of data and matter tracking to identify trends, generate insights, and inform data-driven decision making
Monitor employment law-related legislation, regulations, legal developments, and government oversight activities affecting the Company in North America
Independently drive day-to-day execution of employment matters including follow-up on open items, coordinating next steps, and ensuring timely progress in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
8+ years of employment law experience working for an internationally / nationally recognized firm, or in combination with inhouse experience
Law degree from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice in New York or the ability to register as In-House Counsel in New York
International employment law experience a plus
Able to work effectively and collaboratively with high personal interaction in the office
Proactive, independent, and reliable under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment
Exhibit excellent judgment, superior leadership, and strong problem-solving skills
Highly collaborative with ability to build relationships across teams and functions
Effective communicator who can explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers and provide practical legal advice
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and delving into detail including hands-on drafting and follow-through
Include a cover letter outlining interest in the role
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependentsRetirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company matchShort and long-term disability coverageBasic life insuranceWell-being benefitsReimbursement for certain tuition expensesParental leaveSick time of 1 hour per 30 hours workedVacation time up to 120 hours in first year and 160 hours thereafterAround 13 paid holidays per yearEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock purchaseEligibility for stock-based compensation grants based on company and individual performanceVariable compensation-based incentives and commissions depending on role
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