Squarespace is looking for an experienced & pragmatic employment lawyer to join our Legal team. As a key part of our team, you will assist in supporting the legal needs of our People (HR) team & other internal clients across U.S. & international locations & departments on a wide range of legal, compliance & business issues. The ideal candidate is a solutions-oriented, business-minded litigator who exercises strong legal judgment & takes a practical approach to advising on complex issues, balancing compliance & business objectives in a fast-paced environment. You'll work hybrid 2-3 days a week from our NYC headquarters & report to the Senior Counsel, Employment & Litigation. 

You'll Get To...

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the People team, providing practical advice & day-to-day support on multi-jurisdictional employment law issues across hiring, performance management, leaves of absences, accommodations, diversity & inclusion, terminations, workplace concerns, internal investigations, restrictive covenants, wage & hour, & privacy issues. 
• Consult, review & draft employment-related agreements (e.g., offers; engagement letters, separations, consulting terms). 
• Partner with the Senior Counsel to support a wide range of litigation, pre-litigation & regulatory matters across multiple disciplines.
• Assist in fact finding & analysis, discovery, legal research, revising pleadings & negotiations.
• Provide risk assessments & develop litigation strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Support the development of templates, corporate policies & procedures to promote compliance with applicable laws & regulations. 
• Analyze judicial & legislative developments & assist internal teams in implementing strategies, training & policies/procedures to mitigate legal risk.
• Collaborate with other teams within Legal & across Squarespace to support the successful execution of global projects & initiatives including by contributing to M&A employment & benefits matters (diligence, offer documents, integration activities).
• Identify potential areas of risk / opportunity, & collaborate with various People team functions & internal stakeholders to develop scalable, risk-based solutions that drive business outcomes. 
• Provide support on a variety of non-employment topics depending on your background & interest, for example, third-party litigation, regulatory matters and/or compliance.

Who We Are Looking For

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent); admitted to & in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar (New York preferred). 
• Minimum 5+ combined years of experience as a practicing attorney managing US employment law matters and/or litigation, with a corporate in-house legal department (high-growth company experience preferred) and/or top-tier law firm with experience providing guidance to public & private clients. 
• Strong knowledge of applicable US federal, state & local employment laws, with an interest in learning new areas of law & business. 
• Comfortable working in an international context, with experience supporting jurisdictions outside the US (Ireland, Portugal a plus). 
• A team player with a passion for technology & a commitment to innovation who thrives on collaboration with low ego, & can effectively work cross-functionally.
• Excellent interpersonal, written & oral communication skills, & sound & clear business judgment, including the ability to distill complex legal issues to practical guidance. 
• Demonstrated flexibility & creativity in solving problems & dealing with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to independently manage projects & multitask, adjusting readily to multiple demands, shifting priorities & rapid change with composure. 
• Organized, diligent & pragmatic with a high attention to detail & a commitment to operational execution & efficiency. 
• Strong familiarity with e-discovery strategy / management is a plus.
• Experience with executive compensation matters and/or sales commissions arrangements is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums 
• Fertility & adoption benefits
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 12 weeks paid parental leave & family care leave
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch & snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $128,500 - $207,000 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, & location, among other factors. 

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands & businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries & territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, & scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, & marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity & creating & managing social media presence with Bio Sites & Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, & coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, & Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment 

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives & experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace & celebrate the diversity of our customer base, but we also strive for the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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