In-House Counsel
Host Analytics Inc
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $145,000 - $155,000 per year
About the role
- Provide day-to-day legal counsel to the People team on a wide range of employment-related matters, including performance management, terminations, workplace investigations, wage and hour compliance, accommodations, and leave laws.
- Advise on employee relations issues, HR policies, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Draft, review, and update employment agreements, handbooks, and internal policies.
- Manage and coordinate all phases of employment and commercial litigation, including overseeing outside counsel, developing strategy, and reviewing pleadings, discovery, and correspondence.
- Proactively identify litigation risks and recommend strategies to mitigate potential legal exposure.
- Respond to subpoenas, demand letters, and government agency inquiries (e.g., EEOC, DOL).
- Assist with negotiation and review of SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and other commercial agreements.
- Partner with sales and procurement teams to enable efficient and compliant contract execution.
- Provide pragmatic legal advice across the business on ad hoc matters as needed.
- Support the development and implementation of internal legal processes and compliance programs.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with at least 3 years of in-house counsel experience, ideally in a high-growth or technology-driven environment.
- Deep expertise in U.S. employment law and strong familiarity with managing both employment and commercial litigation.
- Exposure to or experience with SaaS contracting and basic commercial transactions.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.
- A proactive, practical, and business-minded approach to solving legal problems.
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple demands.
Benefits
- 2 Volunteer days,
- Birthday PTO, and quarterly company Wellness Days
- 3 months supply of diapers and meal deliveries for the first month of your Maternity/Paternity leave
- Annual Planful Palooza, our in-person, company-wide culture kickoff held in cities like San Diego, Palm Desert, and most recently - Nashville, Tennessee!
- Team-specific offsites in cities like New York, Sonoma, or our brand new HQ based in downtown San Francisco
- Office hubs in San Francisco, Toronto, and London. We also offer benefits such as home office setup, and monthly wifi and cell phone reimbursements for all employees, in-office or remote.
- Company-wide Mentorship program with Executive sponsorship of CFO and Manager-specific monthly training programs
- Employee Resource Groups such as Women of Planful, Parents of Planful, and many more. We encourage our teammates to bring their authentic selves to the team, and have full support in creating new ERGs & communities along the way
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
employment lawcommercial litigationSaaS contractingcontract negotiationlegal draftingpolicy developmentrisk managementcompliance programsperformance managementworkplace investigations
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsproject managementproactive problem solvingindependenceprioritizationbusiness-minded approach
Certifications
J.D.licensed to practice law