Hybrid Associate Corporate Counsel, Employment

at Shipt

• Job title: Associate Corporate Counsel, Employment
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $109,000 - $219,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Birmingham, United States

About the role

• Associate Corporate Counsel addressing multi-jurisdictional employment issues and offering legal guidance for Shipt. Collaborating with various teams on compliance and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teams like Human Resources, Technology, Product, Government Affairs, and Operations
• Provide legal advice on recruiting and hiring, employee relations, performance management, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour, compensation, and worker classification
• Partner with cross-functional teams to shape outcomes in regulatory and legislative proceedings affecting Shipt’s business
• Draft and update employment-related agreements, templates, policies, and procedures
• Assist in developing and conducting training and education programs for employees, managers, and the Human Resources team
• Provide legal guidance on product developments/changes based on current employment laws
• Investigate and respond to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints and charges, audits, and other employment-related inquiries
• Support ongoing compliance efforts to maintain compliance with the FLSA, the California Labor Code, and state laws around the country
• Manage employment claims and litigation, including overseeing outside counsel
• Monitor important developments in employment law and the gig economy

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with a national law firm or in an in-house position focused on multi-jurisdictional employment counseling and employment litigation
• J.D. degree with strong academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in at least one state bar
• Subject matter knowledge and practical experience with federal, state, and local employment law issues including worker classification and related compliance
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within the legal team and cross-functionally with members at various levels of the organization
• Experience working with and advising technology clients on their product and application
• Ability to evaluate risk in light of business and practical considerations and to make clear recommendations
• Organized with the demonstrated ability to balance, triage, and manage multiple time-sensitive issues effectively and independently
• Experience litigating a wide variety of matters including resolving administrative and state or local agency matters is preferred, but prior litigation of employment matters is required.
• Excellent writing and communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and more
• 401k plan
• Discretionary vacation for exempt team members
• Paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Paid sick leave
• Eligibility for an annual bonus
• Potential for restricted stock units based on role