Senior Employment Law Counsel – Global Compliance & Training

Talkdesk; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Equity incentives

Job summary

Talkdesk, based in the United States, seeks an Employment Lawyer to advise on a broad range of employment and labor law issues including hiring, performance management, and wrongful termination across Talkdesk geographies. The attorney will manage litigation, oversee employee form agreements, and train teams while liaising with outside counsel and local counsel.

The role reports to the General Counsel and collaborates with HR and business partners, with travel to support multiple geographies as

Qualifications

• Law degree required and current license to practice in California or Washington State.
• Minimum of 5 years law firm or equivalent in-house experience.
• Demonstrated experience in international employment law.
• Superior writing and presentation skills.
• Superior communication and leadership skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, pro-active, requires little hands-on supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on employment and labor law across Talkdesk geographies.
• Draft and maintain employment policies including ethics, anti-corruption and anti-harassment.
• Support HR with operational guidance and training.
• Stay informed on employment and labor law issues affecting Talkdesk in geographies.
• Collaborate with outside counsel and local counsel as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Writing

Problem solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Talkdesk, based in the United States, seeks an Employment Lawyer to advise on a broad range of employment and labor law issues including hiring, performance management, and wrongful termination across Talkdesk geographies. The attorney will manage litigation, oversee employee form agreements, and train teams while liaising with outside counsel and local counsel.

The role reports to the General Counsel and collaborates with HR and business partners, with travel to support multiple geographies as