Wrapbook · 2 days ago
Senior Counsel - Labor and Employment
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Responsibilities
Provide in-house legal counsel on contract and product-related matters as they relate to Wrapbook’s offerings, its role as an employer of record, along with its corporate employees, which may include, but are not limited to, wage and hour laws, workers’ compensation, labor relations, human resources issues, employee agreements and policy-related issues, employment related litigation, grievances and arbitration, FMLA matters and generally assist the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel and support the People, Labor Relations, Operations, Tax, and Engineering, Product, and Design (EPD) teams.
Internal lead for handling all claims related to labor and employment matters.
Supervise, manage and evaluate outside counsel on labor and employment related matters, including litigation.
Support the EPD team, including by advising on labor, employment, and tax laws and regulations and best practices as they relate to Wrapbook’s platform and offerings as an employer of record.
Support the People team, including by advising on labor and employment-related matters as they relate to Wrapbook and its workforce.
Support the Operations and Tax team by advising on labor, employment, and tax (including payroll tax) matters or questions that may arise.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and manage projects with a team-oriented approach.
Identify and assess legal risks and opportunities within labor and employment and advise accordingly.
Review, negotiate, and draft agreements with customers and vendors.
Educate clients and stakeholders on legal matters, policies, and procedures.
Establish and maintain relationships, credibility, and trust with stakeholders, legal team members and other colleagues.
Lead and assist the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel with other legal matters as needed.
Qualification
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Required
A juris doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Bar certified to practice law in at least one state in the U.S.
5+ years experience as a labor and employment attorney with relevant in-house and/or law firm experience.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
An ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment to drive program and process adoption.
Keen business sense with strong judgment, advising, negotiation, drafting, and decision-making skills.
Ability to prioritize and operate independently and effectively in a dynamic environment.
Experience developing and driving program and process adoption with cross-functional stakeholders.
Ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines, and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced and agile environment.
Experience as lead for handling claims related to labor and employment matters.
Preferred
Experience dealing with CA and NY labor practices a plus.
Experience/strong interest in working in a start-up environment.
Benefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Work from anywhere in Canada and USA
Health and Dental benefits
Up to $1500 towards IT set up for your home
Up to 2% matching RRSP / 401K
Learning and Development opportunities
Up to $50 USD/ $66.50 CAD towards Internet/Cell phone service
Company
Wrapbook
Wrapbook is a smart, intuitive platform that makes production payroll and accounting easier, faster, and more secure.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Bowery Capital
2023-07-01
2023-03-13
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