Description:
??About the Role:We are looking for an outstanding Employment Counsel to join our growing, collaborative Legal team. You will advise our People team and other business partners in all areas of employment law, and proactively manage potential employment-related risks. You will get to work on interesting and novel issues that arise from the intersection of healthcare, technology, and e-commerce.
You Will:
- Partner with our People team and business leaders to provide responsive and practical advice on labor and employment-related matters
- Provide subject matter expertise and training on recruiting, hiring, performance management, compensation and benefits, leaves of absence, internal investigations, terminations, and HR best practices
- Assess and advise Legal department leadership on potential employment-related risks and think creatively about mitigation strategies
- Proactively review employment policies to ensure legal compliance and consistency with best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and maintain employment compliance with state and federal employment laws
- Stay up to date on relevant state and federal employment laws
You Have:
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
- 8+ years of employment law experience practicing at a law firm and/or in-house
- Active bar membership in any US state
- Deep knowledge of US and California employment laws
- Strong record of providing business-focused advice and creatively identifying solutions
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with business partners
- Team-oriented mindset and positive attitude
- Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Strong time management, project prioritization, and management skills
