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Guidepoint · 12 hours ago

Employment Law Counsel

New York, New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$160K/yr - $200K/yr

3+ years exp

Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform seeking an Employment Law Counsel to provide legal advice on employment-related issues. The role involves advising internal clients, maintaining compliant policies, and handling litigation matters while collaborating with various departments within the company.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesIndustrialInformation ServicesMarket ResearchTechnical SupportTelecommunications

Responsibilities

Advise internal clients on employment-related legal issues, including performance management, terminations, workplace investigations, and employee relations

Partner with the Human Resources department to maintain compliant employment policies, handbooks, and training materials

Oversight of and interaction with outside counsel in various jurisdictions

Monitor and interpret changes in labor and employment laws and regulations

Confer with others in the legal group and the company regarding, inter alia, corporate initiatives, product development, and regulatory issues to assess legal risks to the company and plan actions to control or minimize those risks

Assist with the development and implementation of general corporate policies and procedures, including the company’s compliance framework

Review marketing collateral for compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Handle litigation and pre-litigation matters

Contract drafting and negotiation, including service agreements, IP and data licensing agreements, employment agreements and restrictive covenants, NDAs, etc

Monitor requests from internal clients on behalf of and in conjunction with the legal team

Qualification

Employment LawLitigationContract DraftingCompliance FrameworkProfessionalismCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailFlexibility

Required

J.D. with 3+ years' experience practicing law (litigation or corporate) in a law firm, corporate legal organization, financial institution, or investment fund

Ideal candidate will have experience in employment law and litigation

Experience working in an international, collaborative environment

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational and time management skills with outstanding attention to detail and accuracy

Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity in dealing with confidential matters