Etsy

Senior Counsel, Employment

Brooklyn, New York · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$186k-$242kDetected 9 days ago

Employment LawLeadershipTime ManagementPublic Speaking

About the role

Company Description Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods.
As an Etsy Inc. employee, whether a team member of Etsy or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.
Salary Range: $186,000.00 - $242,000.00 What's the Role?

Proven ability to work independently and manage projects from conception to completion, often with limited support.
Support Legal department and team related projects, as needed.
Be a strong, collaborative, communicative partner to your colleagues on the Legal team, the HR team and leaders across the organization.
Our Legal Team provides timely and business-savvy legal advice. We support teams that design products, we draft contracts and policies, we advise engineers and leadership, advocate externally, and handle disputes to protect Etsy and our users.
We support teams that design products, we draft contracts and policies, we advise engineers and leadership, advocate externally, and handle disputes to protect Etsy and our users.
Collaborate and set expectations with outside counsel (while the assumption remains that you're a hands-on experienced "doer," and will only need outside counsel advice on edge cases and in jurisdictions where you are not admitted).

This is a full-time hybrid role based in Brooklyn, NY, with required in-office days.

5+ years of employment law experience across a broad range of issues for global companies.
EU experience required
Ireland, Mexico, Canada, and/or India experience a plus.
JD, admission to a state bar (NY or CA), and eligibility to work in-house in New York.
Admission to practice in Ireland preferred
Mexico admission and Spanish fluency a plus.

Company Description
Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods.
Business-first approach that balances legal risk with strategic and operational considerations.
Genuine passion for Etsy's mission to keep human connection at the heart of commerce.

$186,000.00 - $242,000.00
In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy.

If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know.

While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.

This listing is sourced directly from Etsy's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.