Senior Counsel

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The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles. The Legal & Policy Team is Snap’s dedicated in-house law firm, policy consultant, lobbyist, thought partner, and all-around advisor. This team helps Snap do the right thing the right way, make better decisions, understand and manage risks, and creatively navigate challenges, both external and internal. We partner with Snap team members on a wide array of matters, including privacy, product, IP, commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment, acquisitions, litigation, and policy, and social impact. We value the power of diversity, as we continually strive to build an innovative and inclusive leadership culture centered on Snap's values of Kind, Smart, and Creative. We’re looking for a Senior Counsel to join Snap’s Employment Legal team! What you’ll do: Provide strategic advice and legal counsel regarding employment law issues in the U.S. Working from one of our California offices, you will partner closely with other employment attorneys and cross-functional partners. Provide employment law counseling, advice, and day-to-day support for the People Team across the U.S. Guide and advise on the development and implementation of employment policies and practices (including hiring practices, performance management, employee relations, internal investigations, terminations, leaves of absence, work accommodations, payroll administration, fixed and variable compensation, OFCCP compliance, wage and hour compliance, and benefits) to ensure best practices and compliance with applicable laws and regulations Partner with cross-functional teams, including the People, Legal, and Executive teams, to provide strategic, business-oriented employment law guidance for successful execution of company initiatives Collaborate with the People team to generate training on employment law topics to improve internal processes Provide legal guidelines and support regarding the company’s contingent workforce and agency workers Handle and resolve escalated employment-related disputes and investigations Manage the full range of employment litigation and regulatory matters, including the management of external counsel where appropriate Support merger and acquisition transactions and related integration of employees Draft and revise employment-related agreements (including offer letters, confidentiality and intellectual property agreements, and settlement agreements), and train the People team on usage of appropriate templates Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Outstanding written and verbal communication and analytical skills with demonstrated strategic thinking and risk analysis Excellent interpersonal skills and business judgment with a dedication to teamwork, integrity, and collegiality Experience working effectively in a fast-paced environment Flexible and willing to approach legal challenges with an entrepreneurial mentality Experience in creating and working within the basic functions of spreadsheets, word documents and slide show applications Ability to multitask and pivot quickly to evolving priorities Minimum Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school Licensed to practice law and in good standing with the California State Bar Minimum 8 years experience practicing employment law on management side, with at least 3 years at a law firm Preferred Qualifications: 2 years of In-house counsel experience at a multinational company Familiarity with Global employment laws M&A experience Legal expertise in ERISA, ADA, FMLA, ACA and related leave, disability and benefits laws Legal expertise in wage & hour law counseling and defense litigation Compliance expertise in government contractor responsibilities, such as OFCCP At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at accommodations-ext@snap.com. Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!