Employment Counsel

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Description

• This role will report directly to the General Counsel and work closely with the Chief People Officer. • The role focuses on providing legal counsel related to employment matters, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws, and supporting HR and management in handling complex employment-related issues. • Advise on employment law issues, including wage and hour laws, discrimination, harassment, employee classifications, leaves of absence, and workplace safety. • Provide day-to-day legal support and strategic advice to HR and management regarding employment-related issues, performance management, and employee relations. • Develop, review, and update employment policies, handbooks, and other documentation to ensure compliance with the latest labor laws and regulations. • Manage various employment external counsel to a budget and desired solution. • Assist in managing employment-related disputes, including responding to complaints, handling pre-litigation matters, and working with external counsel on any employment litigation or regulatory investigations. • Conduct internal investigations into claims of employee misconduct, discrimination, harassment, or other workplace complaints. • Partner with HR to provide training on employment law topics, including anti-discrimination, workplace harassment, wage and hour regulations, and compliance. • Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, severance agreements, non-compete agreements, and other employment-related documents. • Identify and mitigate legal risks related to employment practices while promoting fair treatment and legal compliance across the organization. • Represent the company in employment-related hearings, negotiations, and meetings with external bodies such as regulatory agencies or arbitrators.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. • Active bar membership in a US state. • 4+ years of experience practicing employment law, either at a law firm or in-house, with significant exposure to labor law and human resources issues. • In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII). • Experience conducting investigations and managing employment litigation. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with HR, management, and external counsel. • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Stock Options for everyone • 401k Match: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%. • Benefits for humans and pets: We offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for everyone including your pets. • Continuing Education: Fetch provides ten thousand dollars annually in education reimbursement. • Employee Resource Groups: Take part in employee-led groups that are centered around fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace through events, dialogue and advocacy. The ERGs participate in our Inclusion Council with members of executive leadership. • Paid Time Off: On top of our flexible PTO, Fetch observes 9 paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day, as well as our year-end week-long break. • Robust Leave Policies: 18 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers, and a flexible return to work schedule. • Calvin Care Cash: Employees who are welcoming new family members will also receive a one time $2,000 incentive to assist employees with covering the cost of childcare, clothing, diapers and much more! • Flexible Work Environment: Collaborate with your team in one of our stunning offices in Madison, Birmingham, or Chicago. Or you can work fully remotely from anywhere in the US. We’ll ensure you are equally equipped with the hardware and software you need to get your job done in the comfort of your home.