Description:

As a Senior Counsel, Employment at A Real Estate Agent Company, you work on exciting matters that require proactive legal guidance. You're part of a group of talented in-house lawyers and the projects you work on challenge you to think creatively and constructively. You are energetic and collaborative -- ready to partner in initiatives that influence all aspects of A Real Estate Agent Company's business and work with employees across the company. Your contributions will be impactful, value driven and you will play an instrumental role on the A Real Estate Agent Company Legal Team.

Please note - this is a 100% onsite position and will report into either our NYC, LA or San Francisco office.

At A Real Estate Agent Company You Will:

Oversee a range of employment matters across the United States from inception to completion
Partner with senior management, business stakeholders, and the People & Culture team to act as a trusted legal advisor, appropriately balancing business needs and risk mitigation, by providing advice and counseling on multi-jurisdictional employment laws and issues, including, but not limited to, M&A transactions and integrations, wage and hour compliance/FLSA, leaves of absence and accommodations, recruiting, hiring, compensation and benefits, performance management, discipline, and separations
Manage, consult, negotiate, and draft employment, independent contractor, and consulting agreements and restrictive covenants
Work on litigation and defense strategy, arbitrations, internal investigations, communications with federal and state agencies, and responses to correspondence from attorneys and others
Analyze judicial and legislative developments and structure and implement strategies, trainings, and policies/procedures to mitigate legal risk
Supervise outside counsel to decrease spend and achieve desired results
Contribute to Employment legal-related projects as necessary
Do your best work, be your authentic self

What we look for:

Strong academic credentials including a JD and membership in good standing in at least one state bar
Minimum 6+ years combined years of experience, primarily in employment advice and counseling, with an in-house legal department (high-growth company experience a plus) and/or top-tier law firm with experience providing guidance to publicly traded clients
Experience with local, state and federal employment laws, familiarity with California, New York State and New York City a plus
Experience with the FLSA and wage and hour laws and compliance
Experience working on employment related due diligence in M&A transactions and integrating employees
A team player who loves to collaborate with low ego, who can effectively work cross-functionally with our People & Culture team, business stakeholders, management, and legal professionals
Proven ability to independently manage projects, and multitask in a fast paced environment, adjust readily to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid change with composure
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to distill complex legal issues, think innovatively, and provide sound, clear legal advice to senior leaders and others