Senior Legal Counsel, Employment

2 days ago

San Jose, California, United States X Full time

Revolutionize Employment Law at X

X is seeking an experienced in-house employment attorney to join our global employment counsel team. As a Senior Legal Counsel, Employment, you will play a critical role in shaping our employment law strategies and advising our teams on complex employment matters.

About the Role

  • Serve as a key in-house legal advisor on US employment litigation, working closely with our head of global employment law, head of litigation, and external counsel to formulate and execute on litigation strategy.
  • Advise on a broad spectrum of employment law matters, including talent acquisition, workplace investigations, performance management, leaves of absence and accommodations, separations, onboarding, wage and hour, internal investigations, compensation and benefits, employee privacy, and contingent workforce issues.
  • Evaluate employment practices for legal risk, establish priorities for process improvements, and execute on established priorities.
  • Draft, review, and/or revise playbooks, policies, employment-related agreements, and templates.
  • Assist in developing and conducting training and education programs for employees, managers, and the People team.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and external counsel, and manage projects with a team-oriented approach.
  • Review and respond to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints, audits, and other employment-related inquiries.

Qualifications

  • At least seven years of relevant experience, including time with a top major law firm and prior relevant in-house experience (strongly preferred), and including litigation in employment matters.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset: flexible, self-starting, and strong work ethic.
  • Comfort evaluating legal and other business risks in light of business and practical considerations and ability to make clear, business-savvy recommendations.
  • Skilled in building trust quickly with cross-functional partners, with demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a legal team and cross-functionally with members at all levels of the growing organization.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, team mindset, and superior attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated resilience and comfort working in a company experiencing rapid growth.
  • Experience advising People team and other cross-functional partners in building strategies to execute and operationalize advice.
  • International employment experience, including with respect to employment litigation, strongly preferred.
  • Sound business and legal judgment.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience developing and presenting training to employees and managers a plus.
  • J.D. from an accredited law school and membership in at least one state bar (preferably California) or license to practice law in an international location.

What We Offer

X offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, with opportunities for growth and development. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all employees.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced in-house employment attorney looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information].

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