Job Description:

You will ..

Counsel our field/distribution center management and People team on a variety of employment issues, including hiring, workplace conduct, attendance, wage and hour, benefits, employment policies, and separations,
Ensure federal, state and local compliance with all relevant employment laws for a large contingent and direct workforce, the majority of whom are non-exempt, spread across numerous states
Help to create and manage HR-related training and education across the organization
Draft and negotiate various employment and related agreements, with emphasis on staffing agreements
Manage litigation and defense strategy, arbitrations, internal investigations, communications with federal and state agencies, and responses to correspondence from attorneys and other claimants for various labor/employment matters
Maintain relationships with and ensure cost-effective use of external counsel
Assist with various other non-employment litigation and other legal matters

You are...

A business-minded lawyer, with an ability to translate legal concepts to non-lawyers
Entrepreneurial, resourceful and the type of person who thrives on change and new challenges
A quick learner, able to acquire working knowledge on entirely new subjects within a short timeframe, with sound judgment regarding when to request external support

At a minimum, you have...

A J.D. with outstanding academic credentials. Overall at least 5 years of labor/employment law experience, including at least 2 years of relevant litigation experience at a leading law firm. Experience in-house at a high-growth (ideally consumer-facing retail/wholesale or e-commerce) company not required but a strong plus.
Must be admitted, active and in good standing with at least one of the following state bars: Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and/or Texas.
Must be able to work from one of the following HelloFresh locations: New York, NY
Ability to be in the office on a hybrid schedule (2 days per week).
Ability to independently research and propose creative solutions that will allow HelloFresh to efficiently scale our legal & compliance framework during a time of rapid expansion.

Youll get

Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

New York Pay Range

$140,500$190,000 USD

Associate Director, Employment Counsel