labor and employment lawyer

Boys & Girls Clubs of America

<div>Overview:
<div></div><div><b>
Join Our Team as Litigation &amp; Employment Counsel</b></div><p></p><p><b><br>
About Us:</b></p><div>
At Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America, we're more than an organization; we're a community dedicated to transforming lives. Our mission is to empower young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Our HR Mission is to support the success of our employees and strengthen BGCA, while our HR Vision is to attract, develop, recognize, and retain talent, fostering a people-first culture that empowers growth, inclusion, and engagement.</div><div></div><div><br>
Click here, <b>Working At BGCA</b>, to hear from our President and CEO, Jim Clark, about what makes working at Boys &amp; Girls Club of America (BGCA) so special.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
LOCATION: This position is on-site, office-based in Atlanta, GA (hybrid model - 3 days remote / 2 days in office- Tuesday &amp; Wednesday)</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
JOB SUMMARY</b></div><p>
Under the direction of the Assistant General Counsel, Litigation &amp; Employment Counsel will assist in litigation management on behalf of and provide legal counsel to Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America on a variety of litigation, employment law, regulatory, and other legal issues.</p>
Responsibilities:
<div><b>
Litigation Management</b></div><ul><li>
Support litigation management under the general supervision of the Litigation Counsel and Assistant General Counsel by providing strategic assessment, managing discovery, drafting/editing pleadings and briefs, coordinating with internal teams, preparing witnesses for deposition and hearings, and reporting on status.</li><li>
Organize and maintain an electronic database of discovery material.</li><li>
Maintain database of all material litigation/claims matters in the company and provide reporting on same.</li><li>
Assist in responding to attorney letters and agency matters including charges and government-initiated inquiries and audits, subpoenas and garnishing orders.</li><li>
Research applicable law and provide strategic direction regarding relevant legal issues.</li><li>
Develop reserves and manage outside counsel budgets.</li><li>
Practice litigation prevention through dissemination of lessons learned, training, policy development and other measures.</li></ul><div><b>
Employment</b></div><ul><li>
Provide guidance and support to Human Resources (HR) and member organizations on a wide variety of employment law matters, including but not limited to hiring, performance management, leaves of absence and accommodation, employee discipline and terminations, severance, reorganizations, wage &amp; hour compliance, federal/state/local employment law compliance, and strategies for managing risk for employment matters.</li><li>
Support and advise HR-related investigations, occasionally conducting complex or sensitive investigations.</li><li>
Act as Labor &amp; Employment law subject matter expert, proactively monitoring legislation, regulations, court decisions, and government enforcement activities relating to labor and employment laws.</li><li>
Draft, review, and revise employment law related tools, templates, employee handbooks, policies, and guidance for the HR team and member organizations.</li><li>
Prepare and present trainings on employment law topics for BGCA and member organizations.</li><li>
Manage employment-related adversarial matters.</li></ul><div><b>
General Legal Research and Current Law</b></div><ul><li>
Keep apprised of legal developments affecting the organization. Provide interpretations, counsel and advice by interpreting laws, regulations, court decisions, and rules affecting the work of the organization, the Board of Governors, corporate members, and management.</li><li>
 Conduct legal research on a wide variety of topics such as nonprofit law, employment, privacy, fundraising, corporations, health law and unrelated business income tax and other tax issues.</li></ul><div><b>
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES</b></div><ul><li>
Demonstrate BGCA mission driven I*CARE values, and integrate these beliefs into our environment and ways of work</li><li>
Adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in BGCA's Employee Handbook, Ethics Policy and elsewhere.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE</b></div><ul><li>
Juris doctor degree from an accredited school of law and current state license required. Thorough knowledge of litigation and legal research required.</li><li>
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience or equivalency in the practice of law, preferably with the handling of complex litigation at a major law firm. Expert substantive knowledge of US employment and labor laws and experience in supporting and guiding HR regarding employment law compliance. Experience in e-discovery, research, legal writing and legal analysis and in computer assisted legal research.</li></ul><div><b>
SKILLS</b></div><ul><li>
Facilitation/presentation skills; leadership; industry understanding; negotiation; organization; project management; relationship building; verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.</li><li>
Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts and applicable laws, court and administrative decisions, and regulations, and to present such information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, to legal and non-legal persons and groups.</li><li>
Ability to prepare, review and comment on the propriety and implication of a variety of legal documents and instruments.</li><li>
Ability to judge character, and make decisive, sound judgments. Ability to manage highly confidential information.</li></ul><div><b>
ABILITIES</b></div><ul><li>
Ability to exchange, clearly and concisely: ideas, facts, and/or technical information and guidance, in person and by telephone.</li><li>
Physical requirements include: sight, sitting for at least four hours per day, stooping, grasping/motor dexterity skills; skills essential for successful communications include speaking and writing.</li></ul></div>

Litigation & Employment Counsel

Curaleaf

<div><div><p>At Curaleaf, we're redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands&mdash;including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots&mdash;offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.</p>
<p>
Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our <i>Rooted in Good</i> initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.</p></div><div><b>
Title: </b>Corporate Counsel, Labor &amp; Employment<br>
<b>Location: </b>Corporate Office - Chicago, IL, Stamford, CT or Wakefield, MA<br>
<b>Job Type: </b>Full-Time</div><div><br>
<b>
What The Job's All About:</b></div>
<div>
Curaleaf is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support employment litigation and provide legal guidance across our organization. This role will focus on dispute management, employment law compliance, and strategic advisory support to HR and business leaders. The ideal candidate brings a proactive mindset, strong litigation experience, and a solutions-oriented approach to legal challenges.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
What You'll Do:</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Take charge of dispute management from attorney demands, administrative agency charges, and lawsuits in state or federal court. Handle disputes in a proactive manner to achieve the best result for the company, including managing budgets with outside counsel and reporting on litigation risks internally.</li>
<li>Focus will be on employment-related disputes, but there will be opportunity to manage and assist on non-employment-related disputes, including the Company's most material commercial, regulatory, and EHS-related matters.</li>
<li>Assist in providing timely advice and counsel for all day-to-day matters to field management and field Human Resources (HR) on a broad range of employment law matters, including leaves of absence, reasonable accommodations, wage and hour, termination/discipline, employee relations and ethics investigations.</li>
<li>Stay abreast of developments in federal, state, and local employment laws and employment legislation and manage compliance plans related to legislative changes.</li>
<li>Provide training to HR and field management on various employment law topics.</li>
<li>Work closely with HR to develop best practices, training, and employment strategy.</li>
<li>Assist with strategic-focused employment law compliance projects.</li>
</ul>
<div><b>What You'll Bring:</b></div>
<ul>
<li><b> </b>J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar in which the attorney resides or eligibility to practice as registered in-house counsel.</li>
<li>6+ years of employment law experience including significant litigation experience gained in private practice, and/or with a large multinational corporate organization.</li>
<li>Strong working knowledge of employment laws, including discrimination and employee leave matters, under federal, state, and local laws.</li>
<li> Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear, concise, organized, persuasive manner.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently but also perform as a strong team player.</li>
<li>Superior interpersonal skills. Able to collaborate with diverse personalities. Tactful and flexible.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and anticipate business needs, being situationally pro-active.</li>
<li>Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment, exhibiting agility and sense of urgency, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li>
<li>Highly motivated and proactive; the ability to respond calmly, creatively and quickly in a fast-paced, high pressure, changing environment; takes ownership and has a strong work ethic.</li>
<li>Legal analysis, reasoning, and writing, including the ability to quickly integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions in compressed timeframes.</li>
<li>Excellent judgment and ability to assess risks and take firm positions to protect the company's interests.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to build and maintain strong relationships with relevant business groups; ability to work with a team of diverse individuals; ability to work collaboratively and as part of a Legal team that is dispersed geographically.</li>
<li>Willingness to travel as needed.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Even Better If:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Labor law experience, including union campaigns, collective bargaining, OSHA, Workers' Compensation, or experience in highly regulated industries.</li>
</ul><div><p><b>
What We Offer:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Career Growth Opportunities</li>
<li>Competitive Pay and Benefits</li>
<li>Generous PTO and Parental Leave</li>
<li>401(K) Retirement Plan</li>
<li>Life/ Disability Insurance</li>
<li>Community Involvement</li>
<li>Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts</li>
</ul>
<p><i>Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.</i></p>
<p><b>
Follow us on Social Media:</b><br>
Instagram: @curaleaf.usa<br>
Twitter: @Curaleaf_Inc<br>
LinkedIn: Curaleaf LinkedIn</p>
<p>
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) (&quot;Curaleaf&quot;) is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, JAMS, Find and Zero Proof provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence</p>
<p><b>
Our Vision:</b> To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.</p>
<p><b>
Our Values:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead and Inspire.</li>
<li>Commit to Win.</li>
<li>ONE Curaleaf.</li>
<li>Driven to Deliver Excellence.</li>
</ul>
<p>Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.</p>
<p>
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.</p>
<p>
Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.</p>
<p><b>
Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf.</b></p></div></div><p></p>

Corporate Counsel , Labor & Employment

GoDaddy

<div><div><ul><li>R022833
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Gurugram, Haryana, India
</li></ul></div><div></div><div><ul><li>Regular</li></ul></div></div><div></div>
<br><div><p><b>Location Details:</b><b> </b>Gurugram, Haryana, India</p>
<p>
At GoDaddy the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-time; others have a hybrid arrangement (they work remotely some days and in the office some days) and some work entirely remotely.
</p><p>This is a hybrid position. You&rsquo;ll divide your time between working remotely from your home and an office, so you should live within commuting distance. Hybrid teams may work in-office as much as a few times a week or as little as once a month or quarter, as decided by leadership. The hiring manager can share more about what hybrid work might look like for this team.</p>
<p><b>
Join our team</b></p>
<p>
At GoDaddy, we are searching for an experienced, business-oriented attorney to join our employment team. As Corporate Counsel &ndash; Employment, you will assist with and handle employment matters and projects, assist the Litigation team with employment litigation, manage outside counsel, and provide counseling and support to our People Operations and business teams. You'll provide mentorship on employment risks from new legal developments and critical initiatives. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Sr. Counsel &ndash; Global Employment.</p>
<p><b>
What you'll get to do...</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead, participate in, and provide mentorship on People Operations functions focusing on international law (India primarily) from pre-employment to post-employment (and everything in between), including, but not limited to, internal investigations, employee relations, recruiting, training, performance management, field and adverse employment actions, payroll, benefits, employee leaves and requests for accommodations, and immigration issues</li>
<li>Negotiate, draft, and implement policies, procedures, agreements, and written guidelines used by the Company regarding employment practices</li>
<li>Assist in designing and implementing training for managers and employees regarding employment practices, policies, benefits, and procedures</li>
<li>Conduct or advise on international internal investigations, investigation reporting, and analyzing trends</li>
<li>You will provide preventive, proactive legal advice on global labor and employment law, including wrongful termination, discrimination, disability accommodations, leaves of absence, compensation &amp; benefits and compliance with local laws and ordinances</li>
<li>You will manage and/or support various complex and sensitive projects as assigned</li>
<li>Assist in providing employment counsel internationally</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Your experience should include...</b></p>
<ul>
<li>LL.B. required; LL.M. (or equivalent) preferred</li>
<li>7+ years of legal experience advising or litigating employment law is required</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of international employment laws, including India</li>
<li>Clear verbal and written communication skills are required: you must be comfortable explaining legal principles to various individuals in the business, and the implications for employment practices and procedures</li>
<li>Highly developed business insight to understand our business and anticipate the nature and magnitude of issues that could arise in various settings. Must be able to see the big picture and effectively prioritize projects based on the level of risk to the organization</li>
<li>Experience using AI to work more efficiently preferred (eagerness and openness to using AI required)</li>
</ul>
<p><b>You might also have...</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with an ability to meet tight deadlines on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Strong decision-making and business advisory experience</li>
<li>Be a fast learner and creative problem solver who thrives independently in an entrepreneurial environment, analyzing and communicating risks to meet business objectives</li>
</ul>
<p><b>We've got your back...</b><b> </b>We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes), bonus/incentive eligibility, equity grants, participation in our employee stock purchase plan, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. GoDaddy&rsquo;s benefits vary based on individual role and location and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.</p>
<p>
We also embrace our diverse culture and offer a range of Employee Resource Groups (Culture). Have a side hustle? No problem. We love entrepreneurs! Most importantly, come as you are and make your own way.</p>
<p><b>
About us... </b>GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing the help and tools to succeed online, making opportunity more inclusive for all. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights, and people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit About Us.</p>
<p>
At GoDaddy, we know diverse teams build better products&mdash;period. Our people and culture reflect and celebrate that sense of diversity and inclusion in ideas, experiences and perspectives. But we also know that&rsquo;s not enough to build true equity and belonging in our communities. That&rsquo;s why we prioritize integrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into the core of how we work every day&mdash;focusing not only on our employee experience, but also our customer experience and operations. It&rsquo;s the best way to serve our mission of empowering entrepreneurs everywhere, and making opportunity more inclusive for all. To read more about these commitments, as well as our representation and pay equity data, check out our Diversity and Pay Parity annual report which can be found on our Diversity Careers page.</p>
<p><i>
GoDaddy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer</i><i>. </i><i>GoDaddy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.</i> <i>Refer to our full</i> <i>EEO policy.</i></p>
<p>
Our recruiting team is available to assist you in completing your application. If they could be helpful, please reach out to myrecruiter@godaddy.com.</p>
<p><b>
GoDaddy doesn&rsquo;t accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.</b></p></div>

Corporate Counsel - Employment

Banfield Pet Hospital

<div><p>As part of Mars&mdash;a family-owned business with 90 years of experience in pet care&mdash;Mars Veterinary Health is a globally-connected pet healthcare network that&rsquo;s united by purpose, powered by data, and driven by people. With 3,000 veterinary clinics made possible by 70,000+ Associates who care for 10M+ pets across 30 countries each year, we&rsquo;re creating seamless access to quality care at scale&mdash;from preventive and wellness to specialty and emergency&mdash;and at every stage of a pet&rsquo;s life. Together, we&rsquo;re advancing our Purpose&mdash;A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS&mdash;and supporting a thriving future for the veterinary professionals who make pet healthcare possible.</p><p></p><p>
This role requires Associate to work out of a MVH Hub location in Vancouver, WA.</p><p></p><p><b>
Why This Role Matters:</b></p><p>
The Senior Counsel, Employment Law supports Mars Veterinary Health&rsquo;s (MVH) business units in North America. including Banfield, BluePearl, and VCA. This role is part of the MVH Legal function&rsquo;s regional Employment Law Center of Excellence &amp; Deployment (CoE&amp;D), a collaborative pool of legal resources designed to flexibly support business needs, balance workload across the team, and provide responsive, high-impact employment law guidance across multiple business lines and jurisdictions, including outside the United States with the assistance of local counsel.</p><p></p><p>
The Senior Counsel, Employment Law advises on a wide range of employment and labor-related issues and strategic workforce matters, including employment agreements, restrictive covenants, policy development, administrative claims, litigation (single party and class action), and other dispute management, associate relations, and professional licensing and liability matters.</p><p></p><p><b>
You Will:
</b></p><ul><li>Provide proactive legal counsel to P&amp;O and business leaders to support day-to-day decision-making and workforce strategy development across Banfield, BluePearl, and VCA, covering a broad spectrum of employment and labor law issues including performance management, investigations, terminations, discrimination, wage &amp; hour compliance, accommodations, leaves, I&amp;D, and professional licensing and liability matters (e.g., overseeing license defense).</li><li>
Advise on employment litigation and pre-litigation matters, including responding to agency charges, internal complaints, and managing outside counsel.</li><li>
Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of employment policies, handbooks, and training materials tailored to the North American workforce as well as conduct trainings with the P&amp;O teams.</li><li>
Draft and advise on Employment Agreements for veterinarians as well as other Associates throughout MVH.</li><li>
Stay current with and communicate changes in federal, state, provincial, and local employment laws across North America; assess potential impacts and coordinate responsive actions.</li><li>
Collaborate with global Legal colleagues across MVH and greater Mars to align North American practices with global employment law strategies and policies.</li><li>
Provide legal guidance in connection with workforce changes, including restructuring/severance, acquisitions, divestitures, and related integration activities.</li><li>
Partner with P&amp;O on immigration matters. Supervise outside attorney preparation of employment-based immigration petitions, prepare, review and file PERM applications and provide support to P&amp;O in preparing PERM recruitment documentation.</li><li>
Participate in and/or lead cross-functional projects, sharing knowledge and insights with peers across Legal (including risk and regulatory compliance), P&amp;O, and operational teams.</li><li>
Mentor more junior attorneys or Legal staff as needed.</li><li>
Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.</li><li>
Other job duties as assigned.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Your Experience Should Include:
</b></p><ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to practice law in the United States.</li><li>
8+ years of experience practicing employment law preferred, with a significant portion spent as in-house counsel in a large, matrixed, or multi-unit organization.</li><li>
Deep understanding of U.S. federal and state employment laws; labor law and Canadian employment law experience strongly preferred.</li><li>
Proven ability to manage multiple complex legal issues simultaneously while maintaining responsiveness in a dynamic business environment.</li><li>
Experience in employment litigation management, investigations, and proactive risk mitigation.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across MVH functions (e.g. P&amp;O, Legal, and Operations) and greater Mars.</li><li>
Demonstrated success working within a shared services or Center of Excellence model is a strong plus.</li><li>
Comfortable working in an environment of shifting priorities and shared resource allocation.</li><li>
High integrity, sound judgment, and a practical, solutions-oriented mindset.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Salary Range: </b>$162,162 &ndash; $253,378</p><p></p><p><i>
Compensation is determined based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and market competitiveness.</i></p><p></p><p><b>
What We Offer You:
</b></p><ul><li>Competitive salary with paid time off &amp; holidays so you can spend time with the people you love.</li><li>
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.</li><li>
Fertility and family-building assistance.</li><li>
Paid Parental leave.</li><li>
Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance.</li><li>
Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.</li><li>
Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match.</li><li>
Commuter Benefits.</li><li>
Legal Plan.</li><li>
Health Savings Account &amp; Flexible Spending Account.</li><li>
Mental health support and resources.</li><li>
Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs).</li><li>
A Variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular and so much more.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Special Working Considerations:</b></p><ul><li>
Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.</li><li>
Project timelines and work volume/deadlines may often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job.</li><li>
Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.</li><li>
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.</li><li>
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.</li><li>
Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate necessary equipment.</li><li>
The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.</li><li>
Environment where pets are present.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.</b></p><p></p><p>
Mars Veterinary Health (MVH)&reg; strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. MVH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. MVH complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every MVH location.</p></div>

Senior Counsel, Employment Law - Mars Veterinary Health

Plaid

<div><div><div>We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We&rsquo;re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid&rsquo;s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Employment Counsel will join Plaid&rsquo;s Enterprise Legal Services team &ndash; a group of centralized legal subject-matter experts supporting all of Plaid&rsquo;s functions. We are a lean, highly collaborative team (part of Plaid&rsquo;s ~28-person legal department) that includes the Employment legal team, along with other practice areas. Our mission is to craft empathetic, forward-looking solutions that empower our stakeholders and drive innovation and competitive differentiation. As the third member of the Employment Legal team, you will help round out our employment law capabilities, working alongside two experienced employment attorneys in a fast-growing fintech company of ~1000 employees worldwide. This small-team environment means you&rsquo;ll have the chance to make a significant impact and even wear multiple hats, partnering cross-functionally to propel Plaid&rsquo;s growth while maintaining our inclusive, compliant, and innovative culture.</div><div></div><div><br>
We are seeking a junior to mid-level Employment Counsel (approximately 3&ndash;5 years of experience) who will serve as a trusted advisor on employment law matters in the U.S. and in support our global operations. In this role, you will provide balanced, practical advice to our People Team (HR) and business leaders on day-to-day employment issues across the entire employee lifecycle &ndash; from hiring and onboarding to performance management and terminations. You will play a key part in designing and implementing scalable policies and processes that enable Plaid to grow compliantly and efficiently. This includes developing policies, templates, and playbooks to educate and empower our teams. You will also help Plaid stay ahead of employment law changes, especially in critical jurisdictions like California and New York, translating legal developments into actionable guidance.</div><div></div><div><br>
As a member of a small legal team, you&rsquo;ll have broad exposure and the opportunity to contribute to special projects and new legal areas as needs arise. This role is ideal for an ambitious attorney who exhibits a growth mindset and eagerness to learn. We value strong communicators who can empathize with business partners, deliver solutions-oriented advice, and foster trust with colleagues at all levels.</div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Responsibilities</b></h3><ul><li><ul><li><b>
Advise on Day-to-Day Employment Matters:</b> Provide practical counsel to the People Team and managers on a broad spectrum of employment issues across the entire employee lifecycle.</li><li><b>
Policy Development and Scaling:</b> Design and implement scalable employment policies, programs, resources, and processes to support Plaid&rsquo;s growth and evolving legal requirements.
</li><li><b>Document Drafting and Management:</b> Draft, review, and maintain global employment documents and templates &ndash; for example, offer letters and employment agreements, employee handbooks, codes of conduct, and separation agreements.
</li><li><b>Compliance and Risk Mitigation: </b>Monitor developments in employment laws and regulations (federal, state, and local) and translate those legal changes into clear guidance and action plans for the company. Proactively <b>identify areas of risk</b> in employment practices and propose creative, preventative solutions.</li><li><b>
Employee Relations &amp; Dispute Resolution:</b> Collaborate with the People Team to handle sensitive employee relations issues and internal investigations with empathy and sound judgment.
</li><li><b>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</b> Serve as the subject matter expert on employment law in cross-team projects (e.g. new office openings, policy rollouts, or organizational changes), providing clarity on legal requirements and practical implementation.</li><li><b>
Team Collaboration &amp; Flexibility:</b> Contribute as a team player in a lean legal team, willing to jump in on new legal issues or support colleagues in other legal domains as needed. This flexibility and eagerness to learn are key, as we value a growth mindset and collaborative spirit.</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3><ul><li><ul><li>
3+ years of experience practicing employment law (labor &amp; employment) in a reputable law firm, government agency, or in-house legal department. A background that includes employment counseling (advising on HR/employment matters) is preferred.</li><li>
JD degree required.</li><li>
US Bar admission in at least one state.</li><li>
Ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear, succinct, and pragmatic advice for HR and business stakeholders. You should be adept at counseling non-lawyers on sensitive issues, demonstrating both sound judgment and empathy for the business context.</li><li>
High ethical standards and sound judgment. Able to handle confidential employee matters with discretion and integrity. You exercise good judgment in ambiguous situations and know when to escalate issues or seek outside expert help.</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div>$135,888 - $226,800 a year</div><div>
The target base salary for this position ranges from $135,888/year to $226,800/year encompassing all zones. The target base salary will vary based on the job's location.</div><div></div><div><br>
Our geographic zones are as follows:</div><div>
Zone 1 - New York City and San Francisco Bay Area</div><div>
Zone 2 - Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C.</div><div>
Zone 3 - Austin, Boston, Denver, Houston, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego</div><div>
Zone 4 - Raleigh-Durham and all other US cities</div><div></div><div><br>
Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.</div></div>
<div><div>Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!</div><div></div><div><br>
Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].</div></div></div><div></div>

Employment Counsel

Mindsuperior Consult

<p><b>Job Title:</b> Law &amp; Motion Attorney &ndash; Employment Law (Plaintiff)<br/>Compensation + Discretionary Bonus</p><p><b>Description:</b><br/>We are seeking a skilled <b>Law &amp; Motion Attorney</b> with a strong background in <b>plaintiff-side employment law</b>. The ideal candidate will handle complex legal motions, conduct in-depth research, and draft persuasive briefs in support of employee rights cases.</p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>J.D. and active <b>California Bar</b> membership</li><li><b>3&ndash;7+ years</b> of law and motion experience</li><li>Proven expertise in <b>employment law</b> (plaintiff-side preferred)</li><li><b>Outstanding research, writing, and analytical</b> abilities</li><li><b>Commitment to advocacy</b> and promoting workplace justice</li></ul><p><b>Compensation:</b> Competitive salary ($160K&ndash;$220K) with discretionary bonus.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year</p><p>Work Location: Remote</p>

Law & Motion Attorney – Employment Law (Plaintiff)

Fafinski Mark & Johnson

<div><p>FMJ is a boutique law firm specializing in corporate and commercial litigation and providing practical, business-minded legal advising and solutions to a wide range of clients. In the area of employment law, we pride ourselves on delivering high-touch, strategic advice to HR professionals, executive teams, and in-house legal departments across industries. As our client base continues to grow, we&rsquo;re seeking a seasoned <b>Employment Law Advising Associate</b> to join our collaborative team.</p>
<p><b>Position Overview:</b></p>
<p>We are looking for a motivated and experienced attorney with at least <b>five years of direct counseling experience</b> in employment law. This is not a litigation role. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise advising HR professionals and business leaders on day-to-day employment issues, compliance strategies, and best practices for workplace policy development. A strong background in executive compensation, including equity and deferred compensation plans, is highly preferred. No portable book of business required.</p>
<p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul><li>Provide daily counseling to clients on a wide range of employment issues including performance management, terminations, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, and workplace investigations</li>
<li>Draft, review, and update employment policies, handbooks, and internal procedures</li>
<li>Advise clients on federal, state, and local employment laws, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation</li>
<li>Assist in designing and implementing executive compensation structures, including equity and deferred compensation plans</li>
<li>Lead or support client trainings, webinars, and educational sessions on employment law topics</li>
<li>Participate in business development and marketing initiatives, including writing articles, blog posts, and presenting at industry events</li>
<li>Work independently while collaborating with other team members on cross-functional matters</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Requirements:</b></p>
<ul><li>J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction</li>
<li>Minimum 5 years of experience focused on employment law counseling and compliance</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to independently manage client relationships and deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice</li>
<li>Experience drafting and advising on equity and deferred compensation plans for executive teams strongly preferred</li>
<li>Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills</li>
<li>Comfort and enthusiasm for public speaking, training, and participating in firm marketing efforts</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul><li>Prior experience in a law firm or in-house legal department focusing on employment law</li>
<li>Familiarity with complex, multi-state compliance issues</li>
<li>A strong network or interest in building your own book of business over time</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Why Join Us?</b></p>
<ul><li>Collaborative work environment</li>
<li>Competitive compensation and benefits</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional growth and client exposure</li>
<li>A culture that values initiative, autonomy, and innovation</li>
</ul>
<p>Salary range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000 and is commensurate with experience. Benefits are available and employees can select Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment, Supplemental Life and AD&amp;D, Flexible Spending and HSA Options, and Retirement Benefits (with employer contribution). FMJ recently moved into a brand-new office space in the beautiful One Southwest Crossing Building in Eden Prairie. We enjoy free covered parking, an easy and accessible commute, walking trails around Lake Smetana, a FRGMNT Coffee and access to the Nestle Company Store on the first floor, and a top-tier fitness center. FMJ is the current Business of the Year in Eden Prairie.</p>
<p>Please send a resume and cover letter to Fafinski Mark &amp; Johnson, P.A. by email at employment@fmjlaw.com or by mail to FMJ-HR, 11095 Viking Drive, Suite 420, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. FMJ is an EEO/AA employer.</p></div>
<br><div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b></h2>
<p>FMJ is an EEO/AA Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at FMJ will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. FMJ does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, age, or any other legally protected status.</p></div></div></div></div>

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