Employment Counsel
WHAT WE DO MATTERS:
Here at The Knot Worldwide, we believe in doing work that matters. In 16 countries around the world, our leading family of brands (The Knot, WeddingWire, Bodas, Hitched, The Bash, The Bump, and more) inspire, inform, and celebrate our communities as they move through life’s milestones. Our couples and business partners depend on us. They're all in. So are we.
ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:
We are a close-knit legal team that enjoys working on fun and challenging projects together. We are looking for an experienced, business-savvy, and collaborative Employment Counsel to join our global legal team to lead our employment legal function in the US. This position is in person (eventually) in our Chevy Chase, MD headquarters. The Employment Counsel (you!) will manage and handle all labor and employment-related matters for our US employee population, as well as provide employment legal services and support for our international employees in Ireland, UK, India, and China. You will work closely with our People Operations team, HRBPs, and Employee Experience team and you will report to our Deputy General Counsel.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Handle, advise, and provide legal support on a broad range of employment issues, including HR practices, performance management, terminations, recruiting, hiring, background checks, compensation and benefits, wage and hour, consultants and contractors, sales commission and bonus plans, and non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
- Identify and manage legal aspects of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and provide legal counseling for federal and state laws on discrimination and harassment
- Review, draft and negotiate employment-related policies, programs, and agreements that balance legal risk with business impact
- Manage internal investigations and employment-related litigation and settlements
- Create legal training programs and provide training for managers and employees on various employment law issues
- Identify, understand, research, manage, and explain new and changing employment laws impacting our business
SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT COUNSEL CANDIDATES HAVE:
- 7+ years of experience as a labor and employment attorney, at both a law firm and in-house
- Extensive experience with a wide variety of labor and employment matters under federal, state, and local employment laws, including demonstrable experience with the majority of Responsibilities listed above
- Experience with US and international data privacy and security issues in the employment context preferred
- Experience with international employment laws, particularly EU, UK, India, and China, a plus!
- JD from an accredited US law school (or international equivalent) and member of the bar in any US jurisdiction with the ability to practice in-house in Maryland
- Strong and effective document drafting, negotiating, organizational skills with excellent oral and written communication skills and are detailed-oriented
- Ability to promote and contribute to a collaborative team environment that encourages and supports inclusion to drive innovation and growth and reach the best solutions to complex problems
- Ability to manage and prioritize workload and multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with US and/or international immigration matters, a plus!
- Fluency in a foreign language, particularly Spanish, also a plus!
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At The Knot Worldwide, we believe you are more than a resume and invite you to go for it, take the leap of faith, and apply for this job if it sparks your passion to join TKWW and make a difference!
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU:
- You Dream Big. You iterate and experiment to drive innovation.
- You Love Our Users. You keep our global community at the center of everything you do.
- You Do the Right Thing. You strengthen your team through respect, fairness, and inclusion.
- You Hustle Every Day. You favor urgency and own your outcomes.
- You Win Together. People are at the heart of our success and you play as a team.
WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT US:
We believe in a wide range of holistic offerings to support our employees so that they can live our values day in and day out. From mental wellbeing, physical health and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting the Moments that Matter both in and out of the “office”. We offer flexible vacation, generous parental leave and prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.
TKWW’s approach to the future of work: At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, TKWW pivoted all global employees to remote work while prioritizing physical and mental wellbeing. While the majority of our global offices are open and available at this time, all TKWW employees have the ability to work remotely full time through the length of 2022. Upon entering our “new normal”, TKWW will pilot a hybrid work model where employees will have additional flexibility. (Note: employees who were hired into remote positions will continue to work fully remotely.)
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US Notice: The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knot Worldwide complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The Knot Worldwide expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.