Lead Counsel, Employment

1 month ago

San Francisco, United States Chime Full time
About the role

We are hiring a Lead Counsel, Employment on our growing Legal team based in San Francisco. This role will provide expert legal advice and support on a wide range of employment-related issues, including employment counseling and employment litigation. This role will require a deep understanding of employment law, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal matters within a fast-paced and innovative environment.

The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $168,570 and up to $238,900. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

In this role, you can expect to:
  • Employment Counseling:
    • Advise management and our People team on a variety of employment issues, including hiring, performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
    • Develop and implement employment policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices.
    • Provide guidance on employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
    • Conduct training sessions on employment law topics and company policies.
  • Employment Litigation:
    • Manage and oversee employment-related litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour disputes.
    • Represent the company in mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
    • Collaborate with outside counsel as needed, ensuring effective and efficient handling of cases.
    • Develop litigation strategies, work on pleadings, motions, and other legal documents, and conduct legal research.
  • Risk Management and Compliance:
    • Identify and assess potential employment law risks and provide proactive solutions to mitigate such risks.
    • Monitor changes in employment laws and regulations and advise on necessary updates to company policies and practices.
    • Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.
  • Collaboration and Communication:
    • Collaborate with other members of the legal team and cross-functional departments to support the company's overall business objectives.
    • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, providing clear and practical legal advice.
To thrive in this role, you have:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
  • Active membership in good standing with the state bar.
  • 7+ years of experience in employment law, with a focus on employment counseling and employment litigation, including experience as in-house counsel.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across the organization.
  • High level of integrity and professional ethics.
What we offer
  • A thoughtful hybrid work policy that combines in-office days and trips to team and company-wide events depending on location to ensure you stay connected to your work and teammates.
  • Hybrid work perks, like UrbanSitter and Kinside for backup child, elder and/or pet care, as well as a subsidized commuter benefit.
  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • 401k match plus great medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
  • Generous vacation policy and company-wide Take Care of Yourself Days.
  • Mental health support with therapy and coaching through Modern Health.
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and an additional 6-8 weeks for birthing parents.
  • Access to Maven, a family planning tool, with up to $10k in reimbursement for egg freezing, fertility treatments, adoption, and more.
  • A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress.

We know that great work can’t be done without a diverse team and inclusive environment. That’s why we specifically look for individuals of varying strengths, skills, backgrounds, and ideas to join our team. We believe this gives us a competitive advantage to better serve our members and helps us all grow as Chimers and individuals.

We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. Chime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Cook County Ordinance, and consistent with Canadian provincial and federal laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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