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Misfits Market · 2 days ago

Senior Counsel

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$175K/yr - $195K/yr

4+ years exp

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. They are seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join its legal team as a strategic partner to its HR organization, managing litigation matters while providing legal advice on employment law issues.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageGroceryOrganic FoodSubscription Service

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day advice to HR and management on employment matters including hiring, discipline, terminations, leaves of absence, accommodations, and workplace investigations

Advise on wage and hour compliance, worker classification, and payroll practices across multiple jurisdictions

Draft and review employment policies, handbooks, agreements, and other HR documentation to ensure legal compliance

Advise on labor relations and collective bargaining agreement compliance

Partner with HR and Operations teams to minimize litigation risk and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

Manage litigation matters across all practice areas from inception through resolution, including employment disputes, auto accident claims, workers’ comp claims, commercial litigation, and consumer claims

Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents

Handle discovery management, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation across diverse legal matters

Represent the company in administrative proceedings and mediations

Develop litigation strategy and oversee outside counsel relationships to ensure cost-effective case management

Coordinate with insurance carriers and manage coverage issues for various types of claims

Provide litigation risk assessments and strategic recommendations to leadership

Gradually take on contract review, revision, and negotiation responsibilities across various business functions

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on legal aspects of new business initiatives and product launches

Qualification

Employment law expertiseLitigation managementIn-house legal experienceCommercial law knowledgeWorkplace investigationsCommunication skillsCreative problem solvingTeam collaboration

Required

4-8 years of employment law and litigation experience

In-house legal experience at a high-growth technology or e-commerce company with significant HR advisory responsibilities (law firm and government candidates with experience working directly with HR teams are also encouraged to apply)

Attorney in good standing in their state of bar admission

Strong interest and aptitude for learning commercial/transactional law with eagerness to expand skill set

Deep knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and state-specific regulations

Experience with workplace investigations, EEOC proceedings, and state agency matters

Comprehensive litigation experience including case strategy, discovery management, motion practice, and settlement negotiations

Able to understand business needs and partner with your colleagues across the company to find creative solutions, with a strong understanding of the interplay between legal and business risk