Employment Counsel
- Full-time
Company Description
Job Description
Square is seeking a highly engaged attorney with a passion for all things employment to join our legal organization. You will report into Employment Counsel.
We are open to remote locations.
You will:
Provide advice and counseling on a broad spectrum of employment law issues, including: recruiting, inclusion and diversity, employee relations, performance management, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour, pay equity, internal investigations, sick leave, compensation and benefits, privacy, contingent workers, and immigration
Work with company-wide partners and manage projects with a team-oriented approach
Evaluate employment practices and policies to accomplish priorities, and ensure compliance
Draft and review employment related agreements and templates
Investigate and respond to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints, audits, and other employment related inquiries
Conduct audits, employment classification reviews, and support other compliance efforts
Perform due diligence and advise on employment aspects of M&A projects
Help manage outside counsel on labor and employment matters and employment litigation
Help develop and conduct training and education programs for employees, managers, and the People team
Work with local counsel to advise the People team and management on international employment and immigration issues
Qualifications
You have:
Minimum 5 years of employment law experience, including background advising on California employment matters, with prior in-house experience preferred
Strong written and oral communication skills
Experience working within a growing legal team and with partners at all levels of the organization
Strength in evaluating risk in light of business and practical considerations and make clear recommendations
Experience analyzing and providing advice on state, federal, and local wage and hour compliance
Employment litigation experience
Experience with international issues or M&A
Degree and membership in at least one state bar (preferably California)
Additional Information
Perks
At Square, we want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement Plans
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Wellness perks
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Learning and Development resources