Job Description
Associate Legal Counsel, Employment – Full-Time or Hybrid Position
MongoDB is seeking an exceptional employment lawyer to join our growing Employment Legal team in New York City. As the second AMER based employment lawyer at MongoDB, you will have the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge issues in a fast-paced and exciting environment. MongoDB is a rapidly growing company, and every person we hire has the opportunity to shape the business and grow with the company. Join us and help us make an impact on the world!
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and support to our Employee Experience team, HR Business Partners, and the business on a wide range of employment issues across AMER (currently Canada, U.S., Mexico, and Brazil) - Collaborate with other lawyers on the team to provide guidance and counseling to HR and other cross-functional partners - Manage employment-related projects, such as internal process reviews, new policy roll-outs, and training programs - Draft and edit employment-related documents, correspondence, agreements, processes, and policies - Manage legal risks and provide solutions for resolving employment disputes - Support and provide strategic advice on employment litigation matters - Participate in the creation and delivery of training related to employment law matters - Stay up to date with legislative changes and other developments in employment law and advise stakeholders accordingly - Build and maintain relationships with external counsel
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in U.S. employment law, with experience in Canada and/or LATAM as a plus - Proven track record of success at a top law firm (prior in-house experience not required) - Smart, passionate, and driven - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong attention to detail - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and overcome challenges - Strong leadership and teamwork skills, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities - Experience managing projects in a multi-stakeholder environment and handling multiple projects simultaneously
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary range of $101,000—$198,000 USD, with compensation at the time of offer tailored to each candidate based on factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location - Comprehensive benefits package, including equity, employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings - Supportive and inclusive culture, including employee affinity groups and a generous parental leave policy - Commitment to providing necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process
Join MongoDB and help us empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. With our industry-leading developer data platform, MongoDB Atlas, and our global presence with offices in over 115 regions, we are trusted by leading organizations such as Samsung and Toyota to build next-generation, AI-powered applications. Apply now and be a part of our exciting and growing team!