Employment Counsel at Stripe

United States

$178.2k - $267.2k

<h2><strong>Who we are </strong></h2> <h3><strong>About Stripe</strong></h3> <p><span>Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.</span></p> <h3><strong>About the team</strong></h3> <p>We are a global team of employment lawyers who support our People team and other business stakeholders to proactively manage potential employment-related risks.</p> <h2><strong>What you’ll do</strong></h2> <h3><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Partner with our People team to provide day-to-day advice on a range of employment issues including recruiting, hiring, performance management, compensation and benefits, leaves of absence, internal investigations, working time, employee data privacy, and HR best practices;</li> <li>Proactively review employment policies to ensure legal compliance and consistency with best practices;</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and maintain employment compliance;</li> <li>Support cross-functional stakeholders on a range of strategic global projects.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Who you are</strong></h2> <p><span>We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.</span></p> <h3><strong>Minimum requirements</strong></h3> <ul> <li>5-10 years of employment law experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department, with demonstrated employment counseling experience (in-house experience is preferred);  </li> <li>A proven ability to exercise sound judgment in balancing legal risks and business needs;</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; </li> <li>Strong organization and project management skills with the ability to work well on both long and short-term projects;</li> <li>An exceptional work ethic with a proven ability to deliver results;</li> <li>A team player who is willing to pitch in where needed in a fast-paced, growing company; decisive, with excellent judgment, and capable of making smart decisions in the face of ambiguity and imperfect information;</li> <li>Adept at working with multiple stakeholders while maintaining strict discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism; and</li> <li>Passionate about Stripe's mission of helping businesses grow and thrive.</li> </ul> <h2> Working remotely at Stripe </h2> A remote location is defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from one of our offices. While you would be welcome to come into the office for team/business meetings, on-sites, meet-ups, and events, our expectation is you would regularly work from home rather than a Stripe office. Stripe does not cover the cost of relocating to a remote location. We encourage you to apply for roles that match the location where you currently live or plan to live. <h2> Pay and benefits </h2> <p> The annual US base salary range for this role is $178,200 - $267,200. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process. </p> <p>Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.</p> <h2> We look forward to hearing from you </h2> At Stripe, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us.