About the Role

We are looking for a part-time (up to 20 hours per week), US-based* remote, independent contractor to serve as temporary support Employment & Litigation Counsel. This contractor will be a key member of Glassdoor's Legal team for a temporary 6-month contract. There may be opportunities for contract extension based on performance and business needs, but it cannot be guaranteed. 

*Must reside in AL, AZ, DC, FL, IA, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NY, SC, SD, or TX.

What You'll Do

Employment and Labor:

• Work independently to support our People, Places, and Experiences team (HR) on legislation and regulatory updates and review or propose changes to policies and documents 
• Conduct legal research on employment-law-related issues as needed based on your discretion and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Draft and review employment-related documents, including contracts, policies, and procedures
• Advise on employment disputes and investigations
• Provide regular legal advice on issues such as leaves of absence, workplace accommodations, terminations, investigations, discipline, wage and hour, and related matters.

Litigation:

• Manage and respond to litigation matters, including drafting subpoena responses and reviewing pleadings and motions prepared by outside counsel
• Collaborate with outside counsel on litigation strategy and case management
• Assist outside counsel in the preparation of evidence for court submissions
• Independently manage demand letter responses

Additionally, there may be opportunities to take on other legal work outside of these areas, fulfilling commercial and corporate legal needs.

What You'll Bring

• A commitment to add to our culture of DEI
• JD degree (or non-US equivalent). Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the state or province in which the position is located. 
• 5-7 years of experience as an attorney, preferably in an in-house environment
• California employment law experience preferred; experience with Canadian, Irish, and UK employment law is a significant plus.
• Experience with litigation, subpoena response, and first amendment issues. 
• Experience with user-generated content, social media, or similar industries is a strong plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational capabilities
• Ability to work independently and manage employment and litigation issues without oversight.

Compensation

Base Salary Range*: $100 per hour