About the Team

Providing critical support and guidance company-wide, our Legal team has a tangible impact on the entire company’s business operations and strategic initiatives. The team values integrity and takes every opportunity to advise and advocate effectively on behalf of GOAT Group and its business goals. As a member of our team, you will work with others who are collaborative, handle a high volume of projects and thrive in a demanding, deadline-driven environment.

In this role, you will:

• Utilize advanced employment law expertise to provide legal advice and counsel on a broad range of employment matters. Develop innovative solutions to strategically manage, prevent, and mitigate employment litigation 
• Research, develop and implement employment law related compliance procedures and best practices domestically and globally
• Draft a wide range of employment-related documents (e.g., employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, bonus letters, etc.)
• Provide critical counsel to the People team in the development and implementation of employment policies and best practices 
• Advise the People and Security teams on internal investigations 
• Interface with business stakeholders and external third parties to gather information pertaining to complex legal, technical, and/or sensitive employment issues
• Utilize legal expertise to resolve complex matters in an effective and creative manner
• Provide training and advice on key employment law issues
• Review and negotiate contracts with third parties
• Manage litigation, demands, audits, and investigations
• Collaborate with and advise other members of the Legal team on a variety of employment issues 
• Keep informed of employment laws and regulations and ensure that appropriate risk management strategies are in place
• Contribute towards the annual and multi-year strategic planning activities of the legal team and broader organization

We are looking for:

• 3+ years of employment law experience at a law firm or in-house legal department practicing CA, NJ, and/or NY and federal employment law, including employment counseling
• Openness and ability to expand knowledge base of international employment practices and laws
• Strong curiosity about the business generally and a willingness to tackle a variety of employment matters
• Great communication skills, able to work remotely without direct oversight and with a broad range of stakeholders
• Confident negotiator and advocate of the company and its principles
• Multi-state employment law experience is beneficial (specifically CA, IL, NY, NJ and/or FL)
• Must possess the highest level of professionalism, work ethic and integrity with the ability to maintain privileged and confidential information
• Excellent analytical, writing and oral communication skills
• Member of CA, NY or other relevant State Bar and in good standing 
• JD from an accredited and reputable law school