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Compliance, Employment & Litigation Counsel

Fivetran
Hybrid - Denver, CO or Oakland, CA, 2 days/week in officeUpdated 2d ago
Compensation
$175k–$210k
Published range
Location
Hybrid - Denver, CO or Oakland, CA, 2 days/week in office
Remote eligibility
Employment
Full-time
Mid-level
Role family
Finance / Legal / People
B2B SaaS
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About the job

Fivetran and dbt are seeking an experienced Compliance, Employment & Litigation Counsel to join our Legal team. This role will focus on global compliance, employment counseling and employment-related legal support across the United States and potentially internationally, as well as assisting with a variety of dispute and litigation matters.

Responsibilities

  • Develop policies and procedures related to ethics, export control, sanctions, anti-corruption, and conflicts of interest.
  • Conduct internal investigations and handle responses to compliance issues, business partner and government inquiries.
  • Oversee compliance training and related programs.
  • Advise the People Team and business partners on employment law matters across the employee lifecycle.
  • Provide legal guidance on hiring, performance management, accommodations, leaves of absence, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
  • Support organizational changes, workforce planning, restructurings, and reductions in force.
  • Draft, review, and update employment-related agreements, policies, procedures, and training materials.
  • Manage employment-related claims, administrative charges, demand letters, arbitrations, and litigation matters.
  • Support and manage disputes involving commercial contracts, vendors, intellectual property, privacy, bankruptcy, and other legal issues.
  • Conduct factual investigations and manage outside counsel and legal budgets.
  • Develop and manage discovery and e-discovery processes.
  • Collaborate effectively with all business teams and contribute to special projects.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law.
  • 4-7 years of experience, including significant compliance, employment and/or litigation experience.
  • Strong judgment and ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Preferred: prior in-house experience, experience supporting a high-growth technology or SaaS company, experience advising on employment matters outside the US, experience handling commercial disputes, and understanding of complex e-discovery issues.

Compensation

Denver Pay Range: $175,214—$210,265.50 USD

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance
  • Generous PTO, paid sick time, inclusive parental leave, holidays, and volunteer days off
  • RSU stock grants
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Access to mental health support platform
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