Job Description
As part of the interview process, we will ask you to complete a confidential voluntary survey to help us understand the diversity of our applicants. This voluntary survey includes information about your gender identity or expression, racial or ethnic identity, disability status, and sexual orientation. Completion of this survey is entirely voluntary. Any information you choose to provide will be kept confidential, and will not impact the hiring decision in any way.
Senior Counsel - Employment and Internal Investigations
GoDaddy is seeking a Senior Counsel for Employment and Internal Investigations to join their team remotely in the United States. This role will primarily focus on conducting investigations into employment-related concerns raised internally or through the company's Ethics Helpline, ensuring compliance with employment and other laws, and maintaining ethical standards. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from an accredited law school and at least 8 years of experience in employment law, as well as experience conducting employment investigations. This is a remote position, but may require occasional travel to a GoDaddy office for team meetings or events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct fair and efficient investigations into serious company policy violations, including handling sensitive topics, conducting interviews, and reviewing legal and compliance rules - Use excellent judgment and extensive knowledge of employment laws to review company policies and procedures - Author clear and concise investigation reports and maintain accurate case files - Partner with Employee Relations and other members of the Compliance & Risk team to ensure consistency and fairness in all practices - Train and mentor members of Employee Relations on conducting investigations - Engage in strategy to minimize risk and implement proactive and responsive programs - Provide legal advice on topics such as employee relations, hiring, training, performance management, and employee benefits
Requirements:
- J.D. from an accredited law school with an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state - 8 years of experience in employment law - Experience conducting employment investigations, including fact-finding interviews and handling sensitive situations - Flexible with work hours to respond to urgent issues and interview witnesses based on their schedules - Strong business insight and task prioritization skills - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications:
- In-house legal experience - Experience or study in Human Resources or related fields - SPHR or SHRM certification
Benefits:
- Paid time off and retirement savings options - Bonus/incentive eligibility and equity grants - Participation in employee stock purchase plan - Competitive health benefits and family-friendly benefits, including parental leave
About GoDaddy:
GoDaddy empowers entrepreneurs worldwide by providing the help and tools to succeed online. Their mission is to give customers the tools, insights, and people to turn their ideas into success. GoDaddy values diversity and inclusion, and prioritizes integrating these principles into their daily operations and customer experience. They are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provide pay transparency to their candidates. As part of the interview process, candidates will be asked to complete a voluntary survey to help the company understand the diversity of their applicants.
Salary Information:
GoDaddy offers a "pay for performance" approach and offers competitive total compensation packages. Total compensation varies based on role and location, but may include comprehensive benefits, short and long-term incentives, and equity. For this role, targeted base pay ranges for new hires in each US group are:
- Group 1: $127,000.00 - $191,000.00 - Group 2: $142,500.00 - $213,500.00 - Group 3: $151,200.00 - $226,800.00 - Group 4: $165,000.00 - $248,000.00
*Based on location and individual qualifications, skills, and experience.
Join the GoDaddy team as a Senior Counsel for Employment and Internal Investigations and help shape the future of work. This is a remote position, so you can work from the comfort of your own home. Apply now and become a part of a diverse and inclusive company that values its employees and their personal success.
