Employment Counsel

📋 Description

• Provide practical, day-to-day advice to People Partners, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and
• Advise on wage and hour compliance (including exempt/non-exempt classification and
• Handle sensitive employee relations matters and separations, including drafting and negotiating
• Partner with Recruiting and the People team on offers and hiring, and own Lambda's employment
• Draft and negotiate bespoke employment agreements for senior and specialized hires as needed.
• Draft and maintain contractor, consultant, and advisor agreements, and advise on the right

🎯 Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school and active admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 7+ years of employment law experience, ideally including time at a law firm with a recognized labor
• Hands-on experience supporting international expansion, including hiring through EOR and/or PEO
• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and California employment law, plus working familiarity with
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing employment litigation and agency
• Sound judgment and the ability to give clear, practical advice that balances legal risk against

🎁 Benefits

• Generous cash & equity compensation
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
• 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
• Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use