Compliance, Employment & Litigation Counsel
$186,895–$224,283 year
HybridOakland, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop policies and procedures for ethics, export control, sanctions, and anti-corruption; conduct internal investigations of compliance issues and oversee hotline monitoring. Advise the People Team and business partners on employment law matters across the employee lifecycle, including hiring, performance management, accommodations, and terminations. Manage business disputes involving contracts, vendors, intellectual property, privacy claims, and bankruptcy matters, including demand letters, arbitrations, and litigation. This role reports to the VP, Compliance, Employment & Litigation, with a hybrid schedule based in Denver, CO, and Oakland, CA. The attorney will collaborate effectively with all business teams to deliver practical, solution-oriented legal advice that balances risk management with business objectives while supporting special projects and strategic initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law
- 5+ years of legal experience, including significant compliance, employment and/or litigation experience
- Strong judgment and ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice
- A problem-solving mentality, willing to make a call and be an active decision maker
- Orientation towards process and operations, and ability to spot and act on improvements to systems, standards, templates, policies and practices that help reduce risk, remove friction, and propel the business
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability and willingness to work across time zones as needed; some travel may be required
Desired Qualifications
- Strong preference for prior in-house experience
- Experience supporting a high-growth technology or SaaS company
- Experience advising on employment matters in Canada and/or Latin America
- Experience handling commercial disputes, contract disputes, vendor disputes, intellectual property matters, privacy-related disputes, or bankruptcy matters
- Understanding and experience handling complex e-discovery issues
- Experience working in a globally distributed organization
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