Job Description:

You will ..

• Counsel our field/distribution center management & People team on a variety of employment issues, including hiring, workplace conduct, attendance, wage & hour, benefits, employment policies, & separations,
• Ensure federal, state & local compliance with all relevant employment laws for a large contingent & direct workforce, the majority of whom are non-exempt, spread across numerous states
• Help to create & manage HR-related training & education across the organization
• Draft & negotiate various employment & related agreements, with emphasis on staffing agreements
• Manage litigation & defense strategy, arbitrations, internal investigations, communications with federal & state agencies, & responses to correspondence from attorneys & other claimants for various labor/employment matters
• Maintain relationships with & ensure cost-effective use of external counsel
• Assist with various other non-employment litigation & other legal matters

You are...

• A business-minded lawyer, with an ability to translate legal concepts to non-lawyers
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful & the type of person who thrives on change & new challenges
• A quick learner, able to acquire working knowledge on entirely new subjects within a short timeframe, with sound judgment regarding when to request external support

At a minimum, you have...

• A J.D. with outstanding academic credentials. Overall at least 5 years of labor/employment law experience, including at least 2 years of relevant litigation experience at a leading law firm. Experience in-house at a high-growth (ideally consumer-facing retail/wholesale or e-commerce) company not required but a strong plus. 
• Must be admitted, active & in good standing with at least one of the following state bars: Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and/or Texas.
• Must be able to work from one of the following HelloFresh locations: New York, NY
• Ability to be in the office on a hybrid schedule (2 days per week). 
• Ability to independently research & propose creative solutions that will allow HelloFresh to efficiently scale our legal & compliance framework during a time of rapid expansion.

Youll get 

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, & company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, & parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, & Factor_)   
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, & LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, & dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks & responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.