Senior Employment Counsel – Global Tech

Brex; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Brex is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney to serve as a trusted legal partner to the People team. The role focuses on day-to-day employment matters, managing disputes, and shaping policies for Brex’s global workforce.

Based in Seattle in a hybrid environment, you will collaborate with senior Legal and HR to address complex issues, advise on regulatory compliance, and support training and employment programs across locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide business-minded legal guidance and support to Brex’s People team on day-to-day employment issues, including performance management, terminations, recruiting, hiring, leaves of absence, employee accommodations, compensation and benefits, and wage and hour matters
• Support the development and implementation of policies and practices governing Brex employees and contingent workers, in partnership with the People team and senior Legal team members
• Assist in managing employment-related complaints, disputes, litigation, investigations, and responses to regulatory inquiries and charges (e.g. EEOC charges)
• Help manage outside legal counsel retained to assist Brex on employment matters, ensuring their work is efficient and drives value for Brex
• Identify employment- and contingent worker-related risks and recommend practical solutions for managing and mitigating them
• Research and analyze employment-related laws that apply in the locations where Brex employees and contingent workers work, including throughout the United States and in Brex’s international office locations, and monitor employment law developments and their potential impact on Brex
• Support the development and delivery of employment-related training to managers and employees
• Assist with responses to employee or contingent worker-related subpoenas, personnel records requests, and other information or legal requests and orders

Job description

Brex is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney to serve as a trusted legal partner to the People team. The role focuses on day-to-day employment matters, managing disputes, and shaping policies for Brex’s global workforce.

Based in Seattle in a hybrid environment, you will collaborate with senior Legal and HR to address complex issues, advise on regulatory compliance, and support training and employment programs across locations.