Employment Counsel

Anthropic•Washington, DC

1d•$265,000 - $320,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Anthropic is seeking an exceptional Employment Counsel who will closely partner with our People team, business and technical stakeholders to build and manage employment programs that enable high performers to achieve their best work. The ideal candidate pairs law firm and in-house experience, with the ability to develop scalable processes and collaborate effectively across technical and business teams in a fast-paced and fun environment.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
Substantial experience practicing employment law, with a blend of law firm and in-house experience
Demonstrated ability to provide clear, practical legal guidance to non-lawyers on complex employment matters
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters concurrently
Sound judgment, high integrity, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach

Nice To Haves

Active membership in the California or New York state bar
7+ years of employment law experience
Experience at a technology company or other fast-paced, high-growth environment
Experience advising on international employment legal matters
Comfort operating in ambiguity and building programs and processes from the ground up

Responsibilities

Advise the People team and managers on a wide range of U.S. legal matters, including compensation, benefits, performance management, leaves of absences, and contingent worker issues
Implement and manage compliant employment programs to create a culture of high performance, and alignment to Anthropic’s values and People philosophy
Craft clear and comprehensive written guidance, policies, and communications that effectively translate complex employment law concepts into actionable frameworks for technical and business stakeholders across the organization
Leverage your experience to proactively identify and mitigate employment legal risks
Liaise and manage relationships with outside counsel, as necessary
Stay up to date on relevant employment laws, regulations, industry trends, and disseminate to key stakeholders these developments and their implications to Anthropic’s mission and business