Managing Counsel, Employment Legal

Managing Counsel, Employment Legal

About the Company

Thriving marketing business

Industry

Human Resources

Type

Privately Held, VC-backed

Founded

2019

Employees

1001-5000

Categories

• FinTech
• Human Resources
• Payments
• Recruiting
• Software
• Publishing
• Compliance
• Consulting
• Agency
• Professional Services
• Scientific
• Technical Services
• Information Technology & Services
• Technology
• Financial Services

Specialties

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Managing Counsel, Employment to join their dynamic and diverse legal team. The successful candidate will be a US-qualified lawyer with a strong background in employment law, including both advisory and contentious matters. This role is pivotal in ensuring the company's compliance with employment laws across multiple jurisdictions and supporting various teams in the management of internal and external employees. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology and HR tech products, excellent analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.

Key responsibilities for the Managing Counsel, Employment include advising on a wide range of employment law issues, identifying and addressing company-wide legal matters, and leading cross-team legal projects. The role also involves contributing to the legal team's knowledge base, managing external local counsel, and instituting best practices to enhance the efficiency of the employment specialist sub-team. The candidate should be technologically competent and experienced in using a variety of applications. Bonus points will be given for fluency in multiple languages, experience in advising on employment law issues in multiple jurisdictions, and a background in a tech or fast-paced start-up company. The company values a future-focused work culture and is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Hiring Manager Title

Managing Counsel, Employment (Manager)

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions