Serve as a trusted advisor to the People team and business leaders on U.S. employment law matters including hiring, performance, terminations, investigations, and compliance. Draft employment documents, support M&A activities, and help implement compliant practices in a hybrid tech environment.
171k – 228k/yr
Hybrid4+ YOELegal
About the role
What You'll Do
Advise the People team and business leaders on a broad range of U.S. employment law matters, including recruiting, hiring, performance management, accommodations, leaves of absence, employee relations, investigations, compensation, terminations, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour compliance.
Draft, review, and provide legal guidance on employment-related documents, including offer letters, contractor agreements, separation agreements, and employment policies.
Partner cross-functionally with Legal, People, and business stakeholders to develop compliant employment practices and support strategic company initiatives.
Provide employment law support throughout mergers, acquisitions, and post-close integration activities.
Assess legal risk, recommend practical business solutions, and support decision-making on complex workforce matters.
Monitor changes in employment laws and regulations and help implement policies and processes that promote ongoing compliance.
Who You Are
J.D. from an accredited law school and an active member in good standing of a U.S. state bar (New York preferred).
At least 4 years of experience practicing U.S. employment law, with prior in-house experience preferred.
Able to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice while balancing legal risk with organizational objectives.
An effective communicator who builds trusted relationships across Legal, People, and business teams and exercises sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
Organized, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
International employment law, immigration, mobility, or multinational company experience is a plus.
Skills
employment lawu.s. employment regulationsdrafting employment agreementsEmployee RelationsinvestigationsPerformance Managementwage and hour compliancemergers and acquisitionslegal risk assessment
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