Provide in-office employment legal support focused on execution and hands-on work. Advise People team and stakeholders in North America on a broad range of employment law issues including recruiting, employee relations, performance management, leaves, accommodations, wage and hour, terminations, investigations, compensation, harassment, benefits, privacy, immigration, and classification. Draft and revise employment documents such as offer letters, separation agreements, and bonus plans. Manage employment-related projects and policies. Develop and deliver training on employment law topics. Support employment litigation, claims, audits, and subpoenas. Use data to identify trends and inform decisions. Monitor relevant legislation and legal developments. Independently manage day-to-day employment matters ensuring timely progress. Requires 8+ years employment law experience, law degree, admission to practice in New York or ability to register as In-House Counsel, strong judgment, leadership, collaboration, and communication skills. On-site role in New York. Salary range $151,100 to $277,000 USD. Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, sick and vacation time, paid holidays, stock purchase plan, and variable incentives.
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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
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 on employment matters
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
Able to work proactively, independently, and reliably 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, organization, and follow-through
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and 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 for full-time employees up to 120 hours through the first year and 160 hours thereafterAround 13 paid holidays per yearEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock purchaseVariable compensation-based incentives and commissions depending on roleEligibility for stock-based compensation grants based on company and individual performance
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