Counsel - Employment

About the role

We are seeking a talented attorney to join our Legal team as Counsel, with a focus on employment law and workforce-related advisory issues. You will balance strategic big-picture initiatives with day-to-day employment matters, HR advice, and complex litigation and investigations.

You will partner closely with our HR team and leadership to determine strategy and approach on legal matters that span the entire employment cycle, from hiring, classification, compliance, workplace conduct and performance issues, leaves of absence and accommodations, and separations.

This role offers substantial exposure to all of Atoms' dynamic business lines and the opportunity to problem-solve across the employment law spectrum and more. Come join us!

What you'll do

• Advise HR and business leaders on employment law matters, including performance management, restructuring activities and termination, and personnel issues, as well as building strong employment infrastructure for growing business lines.
• Support employment litigation matters, including discovery management, strategy, overall case preparation and assistance with pre/post-filing negotiations.
• Draft and review employment, consulting, and independent contractor agreements, related onboarding documents and offboarding documents.
• Support workforce planning initiatives and strategic staffing decisions, including classification and hiring strategy.
• Advise on background check processes and related pre-employment screenings.
• Advise on employee relations investigations and issues involving allegations of misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and other workplace conduct.
• Develop, review, and update employment policies, employee handbooks, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with strategic workforce integrations from an employment law and HR compliance perspective.
• Meet regularly with HR leadership to address emerging employment issues and provide legal guidance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state (particularly California), and local employment law requirements.

What we're looking for

• 4+ years of employment law experience (law firm, in-house, or combination)
• Admitted to practice in California
• Solid grounding in California employment law and compliance
• Experience advising employers on day-to-day employment matters
• Litigation experience in employment law (discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, wage and hour or related areas)
• Experience drafting and reviewing employment agreements and policies
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and efficiently across teams and advise non-legal stakeholders
• Excellent judgment and ability to multi-task, problem solve creatively, and advise based on available information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred qualifications

• 5-7 years of employment law experience
• Experience at/with tech companies, frontline workers, and/or highly-regulated environments, as well as global companies.
• In-house counsel experience managing employment matters
• Exposure to workforce platforms, HRIS systems, or related technology
• Experience with investigations and misconduct allegations
• Ability to balance compliance, risk management, and business objectives
• Willingness to learn and grow, and be comfortable with ambiguity and risk; we value curiosity and resilience over pedigree

What else you need to know

This role is based in our Los Angeles office. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That's why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base salary range for this role is $170,000 - $200,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
• Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
• Pet insurance discount.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Time Off policies:
• Discretionary vacation days
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time
• Paid Bereavement leave
• Paid Parental Leave

• Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.
• Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?

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