Senior Counsel, Employment Law Legal Team

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

The Legal & Policy Team is Snap’s dedicated in-house law firm, policy consultant, lobbyist, thought partner, and all-around advisor. This team helps Snap do the right thing the right way, make better decisions, understand and manage risks, and creatively navigate challenges, both external and internal. We partner with Snap team members on a wide array of matters, including privacy, product, IP, commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment, acquisitions, litigation, and policy, and social impact. We value the power of diversity, as we continually strive to build an innovative and inclusive leadership culture centered on Snap's values of Kind, Smart, and Creative.

We’re looking for a Senior Counsel to join Snap’s Employment Legal team! 

What you’ll do:

• Provide strategic advice and legal counsel regarding employment law issues in the U.S. Working from one of our California offices, you will partner closely with other employment attorneys and cross-functional partners.

• Provide employment law counseling, advice, and day-to-day support for the People Team across the U.S.

• Guide and advise on the development and implementation of employment policies and practices (including hiring practices, performance management, employee relations, internal investigations, terminations, leaves of absence, work accommodations, payroll administration, fixed and variable compensation, OFCCP compliance, wage and hour compliance, and benefits) to ensure best practices and compliance with applicable laws and regulations 

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including the People, Legal, and Executive teams, to provide strategic, business-oriented employment law guidance for successful execution of company initiatives

• Collaborate with the People team to generate training on employment law topics to improve internal processes

• Provide legal guidelines and support regarding the company’s contingent workforce and agency workers

• Handle and resolve escalated employment-related disputes and investigations

• Manage the full range of employment litigation and regulatory matters, including the management of external counsel where appropriate 

• Support merger and acquisition transactions and related integration of employees 

• Draft and revise employment-related agreements (including offer letters, confidentiality and intellectual property agreements, and settlement agreements), and train the People team on usage of appropriate templates

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication and analytical skills with demonstrated strategic thinking and risk analysis

• Excellent interpersonal skills and business judgment with a dedication to teamwork, integrity, and collegiality

• Experience working effectively in a fast-paced environment 

• Flexible and willing to approach legal challenges with an entrepreneurial mentality

• Experience in creating and working within the basic functions of spreadsheets, word documents and slide show applications

• Ability to multitask and pivot quickly to evolving priorities

   

Minimum Qualifications: 

• J.D. from an accredited law school

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction

• Minimum 8 years experience practicing employment law on management side, with at least 3 years at a law firm

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of In-house counsel experience at a multinational company 

• Familiarity with Global employment laws

• M&A experience

• Legal expertise in ERISA, ADA, FMLA, ACA and related leave, disability and benefits laws

• Legal expertise in wage & hour law counseling and defense litigation

• Compliance expertise in government contractor responsibilities, such as OFCCP

"Default Together" Policy at Snap

At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office at least 80% of the time (an average of 4 days per week). 

If you are not based in the same location(s) listed for this role and are open to relocation, we encourage you to apply to take advantage of our generous relocation policy. 

If you are not based in the same location as this role and are open to relocation, we encourage you to apply to take advantage of our generous relocation policy. 

For CA based applicants: 

• The base salary range for this position is $220,000-$320,000
• This position is eligible for a discretionary performance-based bonus
• This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs  

For WA based applicants: 

• The base salary range for this position is $220,000-$320,000

• This position is eligible for a discretionary performance-based bonus
• This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!