Associate Corporate Counsel, Employment

ImpactAs an Associate Corporate Counsel, Employment located in Birmingham, AL, San Francisco CA, or Minneapolis, Minnesota, you will work closely with teams like Human Resources, Technology, Product, Government Affairs, and Operations . You will provide legal advice and help tackle and embrace challenging cross-disciplinary issues. This position reports to the Senior Corporate Counsel, Employment.
While no two days are the same, you will partner with the Human Resources Team and business leaders to evaluate legal risk and provide subject matter expertise on a broad range of employment issues, including: recruiting and hiring, employee relations, performance management, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour, compensation, and worker classification. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to shape outcomes in regulatory and legislative proceedings affecting Shipt’s business. Your responsibilities will include drafting and updating employment-related agreements, templates, policies, and procedures, such as offer letters, employee and contractor agreements, and company policies.
In addition, you will assist in developing and conducting training and education programs for employees, managers, and the Human Resources team. You will provide legal guidance on product developments/changes based on current employment laws and updates to the legal landscape surrounding the gig economy. The role will also involve investigating and responding to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints and charges, audits, and other employment-related inquiries (e.g., EEOC, DOL, NLRB, OSHA, CRD, DLSE and other state related agencies). You will support ongoing compliance efforts to maintain compliance with the FLSA, the California Labor Code, and state laws around the country- and manage employment claims and litigation, including overseeing outside counsel. Finally, you’ll monitor important developments in employment law and the gig economy in jurisdictions across the country.

• You have 2+ years of experience with a national law firm or in an in-house position focused on multi-jurisdictional employment counseling and employment litigation

• You have a J.D. degree with strong academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in at least one state bar

• You are a subject matter knowledge and practical experience with federal, state, and local employment law issues including worker classification and related compliance

• You have the ability to work effectively and collaboratively within the legal team and cross-functionally with members at various levels of the organization

• You have experience working with and advising technology clients (including those in the gig economy) on their product and application 

• You have the ability to evaluate risk in light of business and practical considerations and to make clear recommendations

• You are organized with the demonstrated ability to balance, triage, and manage multiple time-sensitive issues effectively and independently

• You have experience litigating a wide variety of matters including resolving administrative and state or local agency matters is preferred, but prior litigation of employment matters is required.

• You have excellent writing and communication skills

Pay Range: $135,000.00 - $165,000.00

Please note that the salary range above is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

Skills & Education

This list includes key skills used in this job but is not inclusive of all skills needed for the role. Please see any required education below.

Employee Relationships, Employment Litigation, Labor and Employment Law, Legal Consulting, Legal Risk


Work Arrangement

Shipt considers candidates located near a Shipt office or workspace in Birmingham, San Francisco, or Minneapolis to be hybrid, which means that they have the flexibility to work from home (with leader approval) or at a Shipt office in order to facilitate the ability to innovate, collaborate, and spark team connections. In-office expectations will vary by role and leader.  Certain roles may require in-office presence on a full-time basis. Please work with your recruiter to learn more about the classification of this role.

About Shipt

Shipt is a retail tech company that connects people to reliable, high-quality delivery with a personal touch. Shipt connects customers to the things they want from the stores they love, retail businesses to more satisfied customers, and workers to new earning opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Employees (and eligible family members) are covered by medical, dental, vision and more.  Employees may enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also be eligible to receive discretionary vacation for exempt team members, paid holidays throughout the calendar year and paid sick leave.  Other compensation includes eligibility for an annual bonus and the potential for restricted stock units based on role.