Employment Law Counsel

Overview:

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:

• 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

What You Have:

• J.D. with 3+ years’ experience practicing law (litigation or corporate) in a law firm, corporate legal organization, financial institution, or investment fund

• Ideal candidate will have experience in employment law and litigation

• Experience working in an international, collaborative environment

• 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

What We Offer:

The annual base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000. Base salary for the successful candidate may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.

You will also be eligible for the following 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

About Guidepoint:

Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients’ decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action.

Backed by a network of nearly 1.75 million experts and Guidepoint’s 1,600 employees worldwide, we inform leading organizations’ research by delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful.

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience.

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Base salary may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.

Compensation
$160,000—$200,000 USD