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The Trade Desk

Senior Employment Counsel

employment lawlegalhuman resourcespolicycomplianceemployee relationslabor lawNew Yorkin-house counsel

Key details

Salary

$125K – $229K

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Senior

Years experience

5-10

Location

New York, New York, United States

Full job description

The Trade Desk seeks a senior employment law counsel to provide hands-on legal support in-office in New York. Responsibilities include advising on a broad range of employment law issues, drafting and revising 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 6+ years of relevant experience, a law degree, admission to practice in New York or eligibility to register as In-House Counsel, and strong collaboration, judgment, and communication skills. The role is full-time, on-site, with a salary range of $124,900 to $228,900 USD and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement, disability coverage, paid time off, stock compensation, and more.

What you'll do

  • Provide employment law advice and counseling to People team and 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
  • 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

Requirements

  • 6+ 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 a high level of personal interaction in the office
  • Able to work in a proactive, independent, and reliable manner 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
  • Include a cover letter outlining interest in the role

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 yearEligibility for stock-based compensation grantsVariable compensation-based incentives and commissions depending on roleEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock purchase

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