Employment Counsel

This role is ideal for an ambitious attorney who exhibits a growth mindset and eagerness to learn. We value strong communicators who can empathize with business partners, deliver solutions-oriented advice, and foster trust with colleagues at all levels. Advise on day-to-day employment matters providing practical counsel to the People Team and managers on a broad spectrum of employment issues across the entire employee lifecycle. Design and implement scalable employment policies, programs, resources, and processes to support Plaid’s growth and evolving legal requirements. Draft, review, and maintain global employment documents and templates – for example, offer letters and employment agreements, employee handbooks, codes of conduct, and separation agreements. Monitor developments in employment laws and regulations (federal, state, and local) and translate those legal changes into clear guidance and action plans for the company. Identify areas of risk in employment practices and propose creative, preventative solutions. Collaborate with the People Team to handle sensitive employee relations issues and internal investigations with empathy and sound judgment. Serve as the subject matter expert on employment law in cross-team projects providing clarity on legal requirements and practical implementation. Contribute as a team player in a lean legal team, willing to jump in on new legal issues or support colleagues in other legal domains as needed.