GOAT Group · 3 hours ago

Employment Counsel

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$155K/yr - $194K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Utilize advanced employment law expertise to provide legal advice and counsel on a broad range of employment matters. Develop innovative solutions to strategically manage, prevent, and mitigate employment litigation

Research, develop and implement employment law related compliance procedures and best practices domestically and globally

Draft a wide range of employment-related documents (e.g., employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, bonus letters, etc.)

Provide critical counsel to the People team in the development and implementation of employment policies and best practices

Advise the People and Security teams on internal investigations

Interface with business stakeholders and external third parties to gather information pertaining to complex legal, technical, and/or sensitive employment issues

Utilize legal expertise to resolve complex matters in an effective and creative manner

Provide training and advice on key employment law issues

Review and negotiate contracts with third parties

Manage litigation, demands, audits, and investigations

Collaborate with and advise other members of the Legal team on a variety of employment issues

Keep informed of employment laws and regulations and ensure that appropriate risk management strategies are in place

Contribute towards the annual and multi-year strategic planning activities of the legal team and broader organization

Qualification

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Employment Law ExpertiseJuris Doctorate/New York Bar MembershipEmployment CounselingInternational Employment PracticesCompliance ProceduresStakeholder ManagementStrategic GuidanceMulti-State Employment Law

Required

3+ years of employment law experience at a law firm or in-house legal department practicing CA, NJ, and/or NY and federal employment law, including employment counseling

Openness and ability to expand knowledge base of international employment practices and laws

Strong curiosity about the business generally and a willingness to tackle a variety of employment matters

Great communication skills, able to work remotely without direct oversight and with a broad range of stakeholders

Confident negotiator and advocate of the company and its principles

Must possess the highest level of professionalism, work ethic and integrity with the ability to maintain privileged and confidential information

Excellent analytical, writing and oral communication skills

Member of CA, NY or other relevant State Bar and in good standing

JD from an accredited and reputable law school