Employment Counsel

Credit Karma is looking for an experienced Employment Counsel who is passionate about all things employment.  As Employment Counsel, you will proactively assess legal risks and advise on employment issues. You will work closely with other members of the Legal and People teams and leaders across the organization to effectively manage risk and help the company scale. 

What you'll do:

• Provide advice/counsel on a variety of employment topics such as performance management, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour, DEI and internal investigations
• Assist in building out and maintaining a confidential, one-stop shop HR-Legal Hub with access to various resources
• Develop and conduct training for employees, managers, and the People team
• Advise on employment matters, both domestically and internationally, including state and federal compliance (e.g., ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FMLA, FLSA, WARN Act and state/municipal equivalents), disciplinary actions, wage & hour issues, investigations and disability accommodation
• Investigate and respond to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints, audits, and other employment-related inquiries
• Actively monitor new laws, regulations and decisions affecting the substantive areas of employment law and litigation and provide or assist in providing strategic advice to relevant stakeholders
• Respond to day-to-day policy issues raised within the organization and, according to circumstances, provide guidance and recommendations for resolution
• Draft and negotiate offer letters and employment-related agreements, including severance, separation, restrictive covenant, retention and other agreements
• Draft employee-facing policies, handbooks and other resources, enhance our processes and forms
• Support resolution of federal, state and local agency claims and charges
• Provide employment law support for mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures
• Manage employment arbitrations and litigation, including implementing litigation strategy and managing outside counsel
• Manage outside counsel on employment matters

What we are looking for:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Valid state bar membership and the ability to practice in-house in California
• 5+ years of experience as counsel focused on labor and employment matters
• Demonstrated ability to handle both complex legal analysis and nuts and bolts program design and project management
• Ability to evaluate risk in light of business and practical considerations and make clear and concise recommendations
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks effectively and independently
• Strong written and oral communication skills

What we would like to see:

• Prior in-house experience preferred
• Experience as an employment litigator representing companies in disputes, or in managing employment litigation as an in-house attorney
• Proficiency with California employment laws and regulations
• Experience with technology or fast-paced startups

Benefits at Credit Karma includes:

• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Commuter Benefits
• Wellness perks
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Baby Bonding, Cultural Observance, & More)
• Education Perks
• Paid Gift Week in December

Pay Transparency Notice: Credit Karma’s mission of championing financial progress for all starts from within. That’s why we implemented role-based compensation, which ensures people who are in the same role receive the same pay with variations for geographic location only. It’s all part of a more comprehensive DEI strategy that helps level the playing field. The base salary range for this role is $200,000-$230,000 plus equity and benefits.