Senior Legal Counsel - Employment
An overview of this role
The Senior Legal Counsel, Employment collaborates with clients across GitLab on a broad range of matters across the entire arc of the employment relationship, from recruiting to onboarding, compensation, performance management, leave management, separation, and, where necessary, litigation.
What you'll do
Provide day to day employment law guidance to internal stakeholders across the NORAM and APJ regions
Advise on hiring, termination, performance management, and disciplinary matters
Partner with People team to implement employment policies and practices
Monitor and analyze employment law developments across assigned jurisdictions; propose creative and effective solutions to address those risks
Advise on, draft, maintain and review templates and policies
Create jurisdiction-specific guidance and training materials
Support rollout of new employment-related initiatives across multiple countries
As necessary, lead workplace investigations including harassment, discrimination, and misconduct matters and provide strategic advice on investigation outcomes and appropriate remedial actions
Manage employment-related disputes and coordinate with outside counsel when necessary
Work closely with outside counsel and local advisors in complex jurisdictions
What you'll bring
Core Requirements:
8-10+ years’ legal experience.
JD/LLB or local law degree equivalent and admission to state bar or analogous governing body.
Ability to work with technical teams and translate technical concepts for legal purposes.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with all business functions throughout the organization and build strong relationships.
Proactive, dynamic, and results driven self starter with strong attention to detail.
Strong project management skills and ability to independently handle multiple matters simultaneously
Essential Skills and Attributes:
Experience providing advice and counsel to people business and team member relations partners regarding team member concerns
Strong understanding of multi-jurisdictional compliance challenges
Experience drafting employment policies, especially those that cross multiple jurisdictions
Familiarity with employee privacy laws
Familiarity with PEO’s and alternative workforce management solutions to support a global footprint
A strong mix of legal, technical, and business acumen that will allow you to understand and discuss complex employment issues
Experience managing employment litigation, appeals tribunals, agency investigations, and/or negotiating separation agreements
Experience advising technology companies or other fast=paced, global organizations
Previous experience in a remote work environment would be an added advantage
Familiarity working across multiple time zones and cultures
Shared interest and ability to work in accordance with GitLab values
About the team
Thanks to our Transparency value, you can see what we are working on in our Team page.
How GitLab will support you
All remote, asynchronous work environment
Home office support
Remote-Global
The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range
$121,000—$259,200 USD
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Senior Legal Counsel - Employment
An overview of this role
The Senior Legal Counsel, Employment collaborates with clients across GitLab on a broad range of matters across the entire arc of the employment relationship, from recruiting to onboarding, compensation, performance management, leave management, separation, and, where necessary, litigation.
What you'll do
Provide day to day employment law guidance to internal stakeholders across the NORAM and APJ regions
Advise on hiring, termination, performance management, and disciplinary matters
Partner with People team to implement employment policies and practices
Monitor and analyze employment law developments across assigned jurisdictions; propose creative and effective solutions to address those risks
Advise on, draft, maintain and review templates and policies
Create jurisdiction-specific guidance and training materials
Support rollout of new employment-related initiatives across multiple countries
As necessary, lead workplace investigations including harassment, discrimination, and misconduct matters and provide strategic advice on investigation outcomes and appropriate remedial actions
Manage employment-related disputes and coordinate with outside counsel when necessary
Work closely with outside counsel and local advisors in complex jurisdictions
What you'll bring
Core Requirements:
8-10+ years’ legal experience.
JD/LLB or local law degree equivalent and admission to state bar or analogous governing body.
Ability to work with technical teams and translate technical concepts for legal purposes.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with all business functions throughout the organization and build strong relationships.
Proactive, dynamic, and results driven self starter with strong attention to detail.
Strong project management skills and ability to independently handle multiple matters simultaneously
Essential Skills and Attributes:
Experience providing advice and counsel to people business and team member relations partners regarding team member concerns
Strong understanding of multi-jurisdictional compliance challenges
Experience drafting employment policies, especially those that cross multiple jurisdictions
Familiarity with employee privacy laws
Familiarity with PEO’s and alternative workforce management solutions to support a global footprint
A strong mix of legal, technical, and business acumen that will allow you to understand and discuss complex employment issues
Experience managing employment litigation, appeals tribunals, agency investigations, and/or negotiating separation agreements
Experience advising technology companies or other fast=paced, global organizations
Previous experience in a remote work environment would be an added advantage
Familiarity working across multiple time zones and cultures
Shared interest and ability to work in accordance with GitLab values
About the team
Thanks to our Transparency value, you can see what we are working on in our Team page.
How GitLab will support you
All remote, asynchronous work environment
Home office support
Remote-Global
The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range
$121,000—$259,200 USD