Job Summary
The Legal Counsel position is pivotal in providing comprehensive legal support to the People and Recruiting departments. This role involves offering guidance on a variety of matters including hiring practices, performance management, and workplace-related issues. Furthermore, the Legal Counsel will oversee compliance aspects specific to the U.S., draft relevant commercial agreements, and contribute to both privacy and government contracting initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Advise People and Recruiting teams on legal implications related to hiring and performance.
- Manage U.S. compliance issues and ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
- Draft and negotiate commercial agreements in alignment with company interests.
- Support initiatives concerning privacy and government contracting as required.
- Quickly acquire knowledge in new legal areas, particularly in government contracting.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required.
- Must be admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state bar.
- Demonstrated expertise in employment law and experience in commercial contract negotiations.
- Ability to adapt and learn quickly in new legal domains, especially government contracting.
- Strong legal training and a solid understanding of employment-related legal matters.
Nominal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
