Litigation & Employment Counsel
Counsel will manage state and federal litigation while advising People/HR and operations on employment, compliance, and risk matters. The role requires a JD, California bar admission, and at least five years of substantive litigation experience.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Manage and execute all aspects of litigation and related matters, including subpoenas and demands.
- Conduct factual investigations, case analysis, and exposure analysis.
- Review pleadings and other litigation documents.
- Lead discovery and fact gathering, including witness preparation.
- Work with outside counsel to implement nuanced and efficient litigation strategies.
- Provide compliance counseling to operations teams to mitigate litigation risk.
- Advise People/HR across the employment lifecycle, including leaves, accommodations, wage and hour matters, worker classification, and disputes.
- Build cross-functional relationships to identify and implement product and process improvements.
- Develop expertise in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and related state laws as they apply to company products and services.
Requirements
- JD degree.
- Admission to the California bar in good standing.
- 5+ years of substantive litigation experience, including employment matters.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently with strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
- Pragmatic, strategic approach to assessing and communicating risk in the context of business goals.
- Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
- Experience with criminal law.
- Experience with international employment counseling.
- Interest in new technologies and leveraging AI.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary range: $188,000–$221,000 USD.
- Competitive cash and equity compensation.
- Learning and development allowance.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Up to $25,000 reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services.
- Flexible PTO.
- Monthly wellness stipend.
- Expected to work from the office 3+ days per week; relocation support may be available for hub locations.
Skills
Litigation, Employment Law, California Bar, Legal Research, Discovery, Witness Preparation, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Compliance Counseling, Wage And Hour Law, Worker Classification, Criminal Law, Employment Counseling, Artificial Intelligence
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