Reddit, Inc. · 2 hours ago
Senior Counsel, Employment & Litigation
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$230K/yr - $322K/yr
6+ years expReddit is a community of communities, built on shared interests and trust, and is home to millions of conversations daily. They are seeking a pragmatic employment and litigation lawyer to oversee employment and general litigation matters while providing legal guidance across various employment-related issues.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and manage a wide range of employment and general litigation matters
Drive case strategy, ensure cost-effective representation, and manage outside counsel through all phases of the litigation lifecycle from discovery and motions to trial and/or arbitration
Assist in fact finding and internal reviews of potential claims to provide early assessments of a case’s strengths and defenses to inform overall legal and business strategy
Respond to third-party subpoenas and similar requests, pre-litigation demand letters and administrative charges (EEOC/CRD)
Serve as a strategic, proactive, and pragmatic legal partner and collaborator to our Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, People Operations, Compensation, Benefits, and Contingent Workforce, Public Policy, Trust & Safety Policy teams and other internal stakeholders on employment-related and general litigation matters
Advise on and direct employment legal matters, including those relating to employee relations, recruitment, wage/hour, terminations, reductions in force, leaves of absence, privacy, mobility, compensation, benefits, international expansion, M&A, executive compensation, and contingent workforce
Prepare, review, and advise on employment agreements and policies, including offer letters, handbooks, compensation plans, and separation agreements
Conduct internal investigations, worker classification assessments, and other employment-related audits
Drive innovation by providing legal review and advice regarding the e-Discovery process, AI utilization, and the evaluation of outside counsel performance and spend
Actively monitor evolving laws and regulations affecting substantive legal areas and provide strategic advice to internal stakeholders
Qualification
Required
JD, top academic background, and a current license in a state bar in the United States
6-10 years of employment law experience, preferably with a mix of big law firm training and in-house experience at a tech or fast-paced company
Extensive litigation experience with preference for candidates who have experience with all phases of litigation
Deep knowledge of U.S. employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, and related state and local equivalents, as well as laws related to intermediary liability issues
Experience with California employment law
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong soft skills with the ability to build relationships with legal team members, colleagues, and internal stakeholders at all levels
Team-oriented with experience working in a diverse and remote working environment
Preferred
Federal Clerkship
ESI/e-Discovery Expertise
International Litigation Experience
First Amendment/Content/Moderation Litigation Experience
Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
401k Match
Family Planning Support
Gender-Affirming Care
Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Days off
Generous paid Parental Leave
Paid Volunteer time off
Company
Reddit, Inc.
Reddit is the heart of the internet, where millions of people get together to talk about any topic imaginable.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.33BKey Investors
FidelityVy CapitalTencent
2024-03-21IPO
2021-08-12Series F· $410M
2021-02-08Series E· $367.95M
Leadership Team
Steve Huffman
CEO
Chris Slowe
CTO
Recent News
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