Employment Law - General Attorney in New York City, NY

In-House

New York City, NY

Employment Law - General Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

5-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Employment

Job Responsibilities:
- Serve as a consultant and advisor to the People Team and Compliance teams by providing ethics and employment law advice and strategy with respect to multiple company locations in the . and abroad.
- Partner with leaders across the company on a broad range of domestic and international business and legal matters, including benefits, compensation, immigration, recruiting, tax, corporate policy, ethics, compliance, and incident response.
- Develop and/or review policies, standards, and business procedures to comply with various state, federal, and international employment laws and regulations.
- Educate and advise management, technical, and business partners on ethics and employment issues and risks.
- Advise on the development of corporate policies and training, employee relations matters, employment-related investigations, data analytics, employee terminations, and business reorganizations.
- Assist the company’s Litigation and Enforcement teams with relevant in-house investigations, pre-litigation demand letters, employee charges pending before federal, state, and international regulatory bodies, and employment litigation.
- Structure and draft separation agreements, new hire onboarding, and other related employment agreements.
- Advise on employment matters related to domestic and international business combinations, partnerships, and joint ventures.

Education and Experience Information:
- . degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least 1 . state bar.
- 5+ years of legal practice experience, with at least 3 years specializing in employment law.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical advice by balancing business needs with legal risks.
- Ability to collaborate with and gain the trust and respect of partners at all levels of the company.
- Flexible, clear, and adaptable communication style, including excellent written and verbal communication.
- A high degree of responsiveness and ability to provide solutions quickly without sacrificing quality of advice.
- Ability to clearly and concisely explain legal requirements and risks to an audience of non-legal cross-functional partners.
- Ability to manage and execute on multiple complex legal matters in a timely manner.
- Ability to effectively manage legal budgets and outside counsel on a variety of different matters.

Salary Information:
- The expected salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones.
- Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC): $202,000 - $238,000 USD
- Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL): $178,000 - $209,000 USD
- Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL): $158,000 - $186,000 USD
- This role is also eligible to participate in a company bonus plan and equity plan.

The company offers a market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents, an annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits, dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents, and generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more. The lively office environment includes catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits.

The company is looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of the journey in democratizing finance for all. They encourage applications even from those who feel unsure about meeting every single requirement, as they value individuals invigorated by their mission, values, and drive to change the world. The company embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees, striving to build a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Reasonable accommodations for candidates are provided on request, respecting applicants' privacy rights.