Employment Attorney

Noom US • Lexington, KY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Noom is a consumer-led digital health company on a mission to help people live better, longer, by connecting them to content, coaching, community, and clinicians to build lasting habits. The Legal team at Noom supports this mission by ensuring compliant, ethical operations and practices, acting as trusted partners across the business to enable innovation while mitigating risk. As Noom continues to grow, they are seeking an Employment Attorney to support the company's evolving employment law needs across its diverse workforce. This role will be instrumental in shaping and sustaining compliant, scalable employment practices for a hybrid team of corporate, remote, contract, and international workers, while also addressing potential legal considerations related to facility operations.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, including time spent at a top law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Experience working with diverse employee populations, including hourly workers, remote teams, contractors, and international personnel
• Exceptional judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business solutions
• Experience managing sensitive employee relations matters and investigations
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to partner cross-functionally with HR, leadership, and other teams
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and strategic advice on a wide range of employment law matters, including hiring, performance management, terminations, employee relations, internal investigations, and compliance
• Support and advise on employee-related policies and programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Assist with internal investigations related to employee concerns, and advise on appropriate resolutions
• Partner closely with the People Team to support employee lifecycle events, including restructurings, disciplinary matters, accommodations, and leaves of absence
• Monitor developments in employment laws and regulations, translating them into actionable guidance for the business
• Collaborate with outside counsel as needed on employment-related litigation, claims, or regulatory matters
• Deliver proactive training and support to internal stakeholders on employment law topics and best practices
• Be a resource and contact at TMC for other legal question that require handling by other lawyers at Noom

Benefits

• discretionary performance-based bonus
• stock awards
• healthcare (featuring a plan with premiums covered by Noom)
• paid holidays
• paid leave (including Summer Fridays)
• 401k program
• various cash stipends and budgets for employees (wellness, tech, learning & development, etc)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees