Compliance, Employment & Litigation Counsel
Fivetran- Compensation
- $175k–$210k Published range
- Location
- Hybrid - Denver, CO or Oakland, CA, 2 days/week in office Remote eligibility
- Employment
- Full-time Mid-level
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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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