Assistant General Counsel, Employment

August 2

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💰 Series D on 2022-05

Description

• You’re here to be the key legal partner to Brex’s People team and provide legal advice to the company on all employment and benefits-related matters for Brex’s global workforce. • You’ll have primary responsibility for identifying and mitigating employment-related risks, managing employee or contractor disputes and litigation, advising on employee compensation and benefits offerings, and partnering with the People team to develop policies and practices governing Brex employees and contractors, among other responsibilities. • At times, you may also be called on to assist with non-employment-related legal matters, depending on the needs of the company and the Legal team.

Requirements

• 8+ years working experience gained through a combination of working at a leading law firm and/or corporate legal department counseling on employment legal issues and managing employment-related litigation; a strong preference for prior in-house experience supporting People / HR functions at a high growth tech or fintech company • Prior experience analyzing and providing advice in relation to compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws; experience analyzing issues under the California Labor Code and/or employment-related legal requirements in jurisdictions outside the U.S. • Strong preference for candidates with experience advising in relation to immigration law issues • Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously with a high degree of ownership and autonomy • Creative, problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate a dynamic, fast-paced environment • Team player who can manage and collaborate with others effectively to drive meaningful results • Excellent judgment, integrity, and the ability to think fast on your feet • Exceptional oral and written communication skills • Member in good standing of the bar of at least one U.S. state