Squarespace · 2 weeks ago
Employment & Litigation Counsel
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $217K/yr
5+ years expSquarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. They are seeking an experienced Employment & Litigation Counsel to support their People team and other internal clients on various legal and compliance issues, while also managing litigation and regulatory matters.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary legal advisor to the People team, providing practical advice and day-to-day support on multi-jurisdictional employment law issues across hiring, performance management, leaves of absences, accommodations, diversity & inclusion, terminations, workplace concerns, internal investigations, restrictive covenants, wage and hour, and privacy issues
Consult, review and draft employment-related agreements (e.g., offers; engagement letters, separations, consulting terms)
Partner with the Senior Counsel to support a wide range of litigation, pre-litigation and regulatory matters across multiple disciplines
Assist in fact finding and analysis, discovery, legal research, revising pleadings and negotiations
Provide risk assessments and develop litigation strategies aligned with business priorities
Support the development of templates, corporate policies and procedures to promote compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Analyze judicial and legislative developments and assist internal teams in implementing strategies, training and policies/procedures to mitigate legal risk
Collaborate with other teams within Legal and across Squarespace to support the successful execution of global projects and initiatives including by contributing to M&A employment and benefits matters (diligence, offer documents, integration activities)
Identify potential areas of risk / opportunity, and collaborate with various People team functions and internal stakeholders to develop scalable, risk-based solutions that drive business outcomes
Provide support on a variety of non-employment topics depending on your background and interest, for example, third-party litigation, regulatory matters and/or compliance
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent); admitted to and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar (New York preferred)
Minimum 5+ combined years of experience as a practicing attorney managing US employment law matters and/or litigation, with a corporate in-house legal department (high-growth company experience preferred) and/or top-tier law firm with experience providing guidance to public and private clients
Strong knowledge of applicable US federal, state and local employment laws, with an interest in learning new areas of law and business
Comfortable working in an international context, with experience supporting jurisdictions outside the US (Ireland, Portugal a plus)
A team player with a passion for technology and a commitment to innovation who thrives on collaboration with low ego, and can effectively work cross-functionally
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and sound and clear business judgment, including the ability to distill complex legal issues to practical guidance
Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in solving problems and dealing with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to independently manage projects and multitask, adjusting readily to multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change with composure
Organized, diligent and pragmatic with a high attention to detail and a commitment to operational execution and efficiency
Preferred
Strong familiarity with e-discovery strategy / management is a plus
Experience with executive compensation matters and/or sales commissions arrangements is a plus
Benefits
A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
Fertility and adoption benefits
Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
Headspace mindfulness app subscription
Global Employee Assistance Program
Retirement benefits with employer match
Flexible paid time off
12 weeks paid parental leave and family care leave
Pretax commuter benefit
Education reimbursement
Employee donation match to community organizations
8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Dog-friendly workplace
Free lunch and snacks
Private rooftop
Hack week twice per year
Company
Squarespace
Squarespace is a website building and hosting platform that helps users create websites without needing advanced technical skills.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$578.5MKey Investors
General AtlanticAccel,Index Ventures
2024-05-13Acquired
2023-11-15Post Ipo Secondary
2021-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Anthony Casalena
Founder & CEO
Nathan Gooden
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-25
2026-01-07
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