Senior Counsel - Employment

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At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Compass provides an end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.

Overview

As a Senior Counsel, Employment at Compass, you work on exciting matters that require proactive legal guidance. You are part of a group of talented in-house lawyers and collaborate across the organization to influence all aspects of Compass's business. You will partner with employees across the company and contribute to a high-impact, value-driven Legal Team.

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

Responsibilities

• 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, balancing business needs and risk mitigation. Provide advice 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-related projects as necessary
• Do your best work, be your authentic self

What We Look For

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $183,500-$203,900 ; base pay may vary based on knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is location-based. Minimum wage for the position will always be met.

Perks and Benefits

Participation in incentive programs (which may include cash, equity, or commissions), plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, recharge leave; medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits; 401(k); FSAs; commuter program; life and disability insurance; and additional family- and employee-support programs.

Equal Opportunity

Compass is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion, and growth, and we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Notice for California Applicants

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Notice

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