Employment & Litigation Counsel

Squarespace is looking for an experienced and pragmatic Employment & Litigation Counsel to join our Legal team. As a key part of our team, you will assist in supporting the legal needs of our People (HR) team and other internal clients across U.S. and international locations and departments on a wide range of legal, compliance and business issues. The ideal candidate is a solutions-oriented, business-minded litigator who exercises strong legal judgment and takes a practical approach to advising on complex issues, balancing compliance and business objectives in a fast-paced environment. You'll work hybrid 2-3 days a week from our NYC headquarters and report to the Senior Counsel, Employment & Litigation. 

You'll Get To...

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the People team, providing practical advice and day-to-day support on multi-jurisdictional employment law issues across hiring, performance management, leaves of absences, accommodations, diversity & inclusion, terminations, workplace concerns, internal investigations, restrictive covenants, wage and hour, and privacy issues. 
• Consult, review and draft employment-related agreements (e.g., offers; engagement letters, separations, consulting terms). 
• Partner with the Senior Counsel to support a wide range of litigation, pre-litigation and regulatory matters across multiple disciplines.
• Assist in fact finding and analysis, discovery, legal research, revising pleadings and negotiations.
• Provide risk assessments and develop litigation strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Support the development of templates, corporate policies and procedures to promote compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 
• Analyze judicial and legislative developments and assist internal teams in implementing strategies, training and policies/procedures to mitigate legal risk.
• Collaborate with other teams within Legal and across Squarespace to support the successful execution of global projects and initiatives including by contributing to M&A employment and benefits matters (diligence, offer documents, integration activities).
• Identify potential areas of risk / opportunity, and collaborate with various People team functions and internal stakeholders to develop scalable, risk-based solutions that drive business outcomes. 
• Provide support on a variety of non-employment topics depending on your background and interest, for example, third-party litigation, regulatory matters and/or compliance.

Who We Are Looking For

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent); admitted to and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar (New York preferred). 
• Minimum 5+ combined years of experience as a practicing attorney managing US employment law matters and/or litigation, with a corporate in-house legal department (high-growth company experience preferred) and/or top-tier law firm with experience providing guidance to public and private clients. 
• Strong knowledge of applicable US federal, state and local employment laws, with an interest in learning new areas of law and business. 
• Comfortable working in an international context, with experience supporting jurisdictions outside the US (Ireland, Portugal a plus). 
• A team player with a passion for technology and a commitment to innovation who thrives on collaboration with low ego, and can effectively work cross-functionally.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and sound and clear business judgment, including the ability to distill complex legal issues to practical guidance. 
• Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in solving problems and dealing with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to independently manage projects and multitask, adjusting readily to multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change with composure. 
• Organized, diligent and pragmatic with a high attention to detail and a commitment to operational execution and efficiency. 
• Strong familiarity with e-discovery strategy / management is a plus.
• Experience with executive compensation matters and/or sales commissions arrangements is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums 
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and family care leave
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch and snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $160,000 - $225,000 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors. 

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive structure in addition to base salary.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Aveiro, Portugal. For more information about our company, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.  

Our Commitment 

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customer base, but we also strive for the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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