What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Counsel position at Spin?
About the Role
Spin is seeking a business-oriented Employment Counsel, with deep expertise and passion to join a fast-growing, high-paced technology company. The ideal candidate will work closely with Spin’s legal and cross-functional teams, advising on employment legal matters on a global basis.
Responsibilities:
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Provide advice and counsel to HR team on a broad range of employment issues including: hiring; performance management; discipline and separations; reorganizations; wage and hour compliance; contingent worker/contractor issues; medical accommodations; leaves of absence; and other employment-related matters.
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Draft and negotiate employment, settlement and separation agreements.
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Review and provide guidance on the development of HR policies and procedures globally.
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Provide guidance to our Employee Relations function on internal HR/compliance investigations.
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Advise on complex/sensitive employment matters and help resolve matters through pre-dispute resolution and/or positioning the company for potential employment litigation.
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Manage employment-related claims and litigation, including managing outside counsel and responding to administrative charges, complaints, attorney’s letters, settlement demands and claims globally. Negotiate appropriate resolutions to claims and other pending matters.
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Monitor employment-related legal developments and engage proactively to drive compliance and implement risk-mitigating strategies.
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Assist with preparing, reviewing and implementing training programs.
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Provide advice and counsel in the area of global mobility and immigration matters.
Qualifications:
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4 years of experience handling employment issues in a demanding and innovative business and legal environment.
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Expertise in employment counseling with a strong understanding of California and federal employment law; prior in-house experience preferred.
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Admission to California Bar preferred.
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Team-oriented attitude and entrepreneurial approach to problem solving
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Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-department, cross-functional role with members at all levels of the organization
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Strong written and oral communication skills
Salary : $150,000 - $170,000
