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Director – Global Employment Counsel
| Company | Klaviyo |
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| Location | Boston, MA, USA |
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| Salary | $240000 – $360000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | JD |
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| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of labor and employment law experience
- Strong knowledge of Massachusetts and U.S. federal employment laws and best practices. Knowledge of California employment law strongly preferred
- Deep knowledge and understanding of global employment laws, preferably including EMEA and/or APAC employment laws
- JD and membership in at least one state bar (preferably Massachusetts or California)
- In-house experience and/or experience advising technology clients as outside counsel
- Experience managing and leading a team of legal professionals
- Employment litigation experience, including discovery, strategy, and coordination with outside counsel
- Experience with internal workplace or compliance investigations
- Working knowledge and familiarity with data privacy and protection laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and European General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) a significant plus
- A practical, business-oriented approach and excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex legal concepts into simple, actionable recommendations
- High level of integrity, professionalism, intellectual curiosity and willingness to grow
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage a global team of employment legal professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
- Provide strategic legal guidance and counseling on a broad spectrum of employment law issues, including employee relations, performance management, internal investigations, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, culture initiatives, and employee data privacy
- Partner with Klaviyo’s People team to evaluate, develop and maintain employment and HR policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Draft and review employment related agreements and templates
- Support global legal strategies and partner with local counsel to advise on international employment issues
- Manage employment-related litigation, internal investigations, and other employment related inquiries
- Conduct audits, employment classification reviews and support other compliance efforts
- Monitor important developments in employment law in the jurisdictions Klaviyo operates in globally
- Handle other special projects as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of California employment law strongly preferred
- Working knowledge and familiarity with data privacy and protection laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and European General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) a significant plus
