Brex
Counsel, Employment
New York, New York, United States · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$220k-$270kDetected 4 days ago
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61Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- By combining global corporate cards and banking with intuitive spend management, bill pay, and travel software, Brex enables founders and finance teams to accelerate operations, gain real-time visibility, and control spend effortlessly.
- Tens of thousands of the world's best companies run on Brex, including DoorDash, Coinbase, Robinhood, Zoom, Plaid, Reddit, and SeatGeek.
- Legal at Brex The Legal team helps the company grow responsibly, advocating for Brex and for the thousands of growing businesses we serve.
Responsibilities
- You're here to be a trusted legal partner to Brex's People team, providing practical, business-minded advice on employment matters affecting Brex's global workforce.
- This is an opportunity to build deep employment law expertise while supporting a dynamic, high-growth fintech company.
- Support the development and implementation of policies and practices governing Brex employees and contingent workers, in partnership with the People team and senior Legal team members
- Help manage outside legal counsel retained to assist Brex on employment matters, ensuring their work is efficient and drives value for Brex
- Support the development and delivery of employment-related training to managers and employees
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities
- Working in close collaboration with senior members of the Legal team, you'll advise on day-to-day employment issues, help manage employee and contingent worker disputes, and support the development of policies and practices governing Brex employees and contingent workers.
- Working at Brex allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.
- We're committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture and believe your potential should only be limited by how big you can dream.
- We make this a reality by empowering you with the tools, resources, and support you need to grow your career.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience counseling on employment law matters at a reputable law firm, an in-house or corporate legal department, or both
- Experience partnering directly with People / HR functions as their day-to-day legal advisor
- Practical, problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate legal complexity into clear guidance for non-lawyers
- 2+ years of experience at a high-growth tech company
- Working knowledge of California employment law
Compensation
- The expected salary range for this role is $220,000 - $270,000 USD.
- However, the starting base pay will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal pay parity.
- Depending on the position offered, equity and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.
- By combining global corporate cards and banking with intuitive spend management, bill pay, and travel software, Brex enables founders and finance teams to accelerate operations, gain real-time visibility, and control spend effortlessly.
- As a perk, we also have up to four weeks per year of fully remote work!
Company info
- Brex's AI-native automation and world-class service eliminate manual expense and accounting tasks for customers so they can focus on what matters most.
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