Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law

1 month ago

New York, New York, United States Brex Full time
About Brex

Brex is the AI-powered spend platform that helps companies spend with confidence. Our integrated corporate cards, banking, and global payments, plus intuitive software for travel and expenses, make it easy for businesses to manage their finances.

Job Summary

We're seeking an experienced Employment Law Counsel to join our Legal team. As a key partner to our People team, you'll provide strategic advice and guidance on employment and benefits-related matters for our global workforce. Your expertise will help us navigate complex employment laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide business-minded legal guidance and support to our People team on employment issues, including performance management, terminations, recruiting, hiring, labor relations, leaves of absence, employee accommodations, compensation and benefits, and wage and hour matters.
  • Partner with our People team to develop and implement best policies and practices governing our employees and contractors.
  • Manage employment-related complaints, disputes, litigation, investigations, and responses to regulatory inquiries and charges.
  • Effectively manage outside legal counsel retained to assist Brex, ensuring their work drives value for our company.
  • Identify employment and contractor-related risks and proactively develop and implement solutions for managing and mitigating them.
  • Manage the immigration function for Brex, providing legal support and guidance on immigration-related issues impacting our employees and contractors.
  • Analyze and ensure compliance with employment-related laws that apply in the locations where our employees and contractors work.
  • Develop and deliver relevant training to managers and employees.
  • Manage responses to employee or contractor-related subpoenas and other information or legal requests and orders.
Requirements
  • 8+ years of working experience gained through a combination of working at a leading law firm and/or corporate legal department counseling on employment legal issues and managing employment-related litigation.
  • Prior experience analyzing and providing advice in relation to compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws.
  • Strong preference for candidates with experience advising in relation to immigration law issues.
  • Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously with a high degree of ownership and autonomy.
  • Creative, problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Team player who can manage and collaborate with others effectively to drive meaningful results.
  • Excellent judgment, integrity, and the ability to think fast on your feet.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
  • Member in good standing of the bar of at least one U.S. state.
Compensation

The expected salary range for this role is $262,080 - $327,600. However, the starting base pay will depend on a number of factors including the candidate's location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal pay parity. Depending on the position offered, equity and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.

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