Employment Law Counsel

Guidepoint•New York, NY

6h•$160,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Guidepoint is currently seeking an Employment Law Counsel to work within the legal group to provide advice on a broad range of legal and strategic issues critical to the operations and growth of the company. The position will report to the Chief Legal Officer in New York City. This is a hybrid position located in New York City. What You’ll Do: This is a generalist position that will handle matters across all offices with a focus on employment matters and dispute resolution, with specific day-to-day responsibilities including:

Requirements

J.D. with 3+ years’ experience practicing law (litigation or corporate) in a law firm, corporate legal organization, financial institution, or investment fund
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills with outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity in dealing with confidential matters

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidate will have experience in employment law and litigation
Experience working in an international, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

Advise internal clients on employment-related legal issues, including performance management, terminations, workplace investigations, and employee relations
Partner with the Human Resources department to maintain compliant employment policies, handbooks, and training materials
Oversight of and interaction with outside counsel in various jurisdictions
Monitor and interpret changes in labor and employment laws and regulations
Confer with others in the legal group and the company regarding, inter alia, corporate initiatives, product development, and regulatory issues to assess legal risks to the company and plan actions to control or minimize those risks
Assist with the development and implementation of general corporate policies and procedures, including the company’s compliance framework
Review marketing collateral for compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Handle litigation and pre-litigation matters
Contract drafting and negotiation, including service agreements, IP and data licensing agreements, employment agreements and restrictive covenants, NDAs, etc.
Monitor requests from internal clients on behalf of and in conjunction with the legal team

Benefits

15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Will match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off, and parental leave plans
Commuter benefits and a corporate gym rate
Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
Free snacks and beverages in the office
Friday happy hour and “Summer Fridays”
Year-round corporate athletic league
Casual work environment, team building, and other social events

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