Employment Counsel

Plaid Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company is seeking an Employment Counsel to guide on employment law matters, develop scalable HR policies, and ensure compliance with evolving legislation. Ideal candidates will have a JD degree, 3+ years of experience in employment law, and US Bar admission. This position is vital for supporting the HR team and managers in the company’s growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal experience in employment law, ideally from a law firm or in-house.
• Ability to provide legal advice to non-lawyers.
• US Bar admission in at least one state.

Responsibilities

• Advise on daily employment issues to the People Team and management.
• Design scalable employment policies for growth.
• Draft and review employment documents for compliance.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Practical legal advice

High ethical standards

Education

JD degree

Job description

A company is looking for an Employment Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on day-to-day employment matters, providing practical counsel to the People Team and managers
• Design and implement scalable employment policies and processes to support company growth
• Draft, review, and maintain employment documents and monitor developments in employment laws for compliance

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in employment law, preferably in a law firm, government agency, or in-house legal department
• JD degree required
• US Bar admission in at least one state
• Ability to provide clear and pragmatic legal advice to non-lawyers
• High ethical standards and sound judgment in handling confidential matters