Counsel (Employment)

Join Brex, a dynamic fintech company, as a Counsel (Employment). In this role, you will provide practical, business-minded legal advice on employment matters affecting Brex's global workforce. You will work closely with the People team and senior members of the Legal team to manage day-to-day employment issues, employee disputes, and the development of policies and practices. This is an opportunity to build deep employment law expertise while supporting a high-growth company.

Working knowledge of California employment law

Exposure to employment law outside the U.S., particularly in jurisdictions where Brex has offices

Responsibilities

• Provide business-minded legal guidance and support to Brex’s People team on day-to-day employment issues, including performance management, terminations, recruiting, hiring, leaves of absence, employee accommodations, compensation and benefits, and wage and hour matters.
• Support the development and implementation of policies and practices governing Brex employees and contingent workers, in partnership with the People team and senior Legal team members.
• Assist in managing employment-related complaints, disputes, litigation, investigations, and responses to regulatory inquiries and charges (e.g. EEOC charges).
• Experience partnering directly with People / HR functions as their day-to-day legal advisor

Requirements

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate legal complexity into clear guidance for non-lawyers
• Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership in good standing of the bar of at least one U.S. state
• Team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues and business partners to drive meaningful results
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities
• Practical, problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• 5+ years of experience counseling on employment law matters at a reputable law firm, an in-house or corporate legal department, or both
• 2+ years of experience at a high-growth tech company
• Experience building or delivering employment-related manager training

Preferred

• Financial services or other highly regulated industry experience

Pay

USD 220,000 - 270,000