Box Inc

Senior Employment Counsel

Box Inc$205K — $235K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • JD degree and membership in at least one U.S. state bar (CA, NY, IL, or TX preferred)
  • 6+ years of experience in employment law
  • Significant experience advising Employee Relations on investigations of employee complaints
  • Experience at a reputable law firm with some in-house legal department experience preferred
  • Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic employment law advice to the People & Communities team
  • Advise on employment obligations primarily in the U.S. and flex to other regions
  • Offer legal guidance on employee-related AI initiatives
  • Assist with policy creation to comply with employment laws
  • Draft and review employment offers and agreements
  • Manage pre-litigation and litigation disputes
  • Maintain relationships with senior leaders and external counsel

Benefits

  • Eligibility for equity
  • Flexible working hours
  • Generous paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Health and wellness programs
Full Job Description
Box is looking for an experienced Employment Attorney who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a broad range of responsibilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join Box supporting our global workforce. This role will report to the Senior Team Director, Global Employment Law and Employee Relations and will join a talented and collaborative legal team responsible for providing legal advice and guidance on a wide range of employee matters. This position will partner with Box's People and Community teams providing guidance on day-to-day management of candidates, employees, employee disputes, internal investigations and policy review and creation. Box's Legal Department is geographically dispersed, and this position will be located preferably in our Redwood City office. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Provide strategic advice and counsel to the People & Communities team on a broad range of employment issues, including recruitment, hiring, corrective actions, terminations, benefits, complex leaves of absence and accommodations issues, compensation, contingent workers, HR policies and practices, and performance management, among others; • Provide pragmatic advice to the business on employment obligations primarily focused in the United States but the ability to flex and advise on other geographic areas • Provide legal advice on various employee-related AI initiatives • In coordination with the People & Communities team, assist with the creation of policies, standards and business procedures designed to foster compliance with various employment laws and regulations (including health and safety compliance); • Draft and review various types of employment offers, agreements, policies, etc.; • Manage pre-litigation and litigation disputes and devise creative resolution strategies with the assistance of outside counsel, as needed; • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, other members of the Legal team, the People Partner team, and with external counsel; • Assist the Legal team on employee-related matters in privacy initiatives, customer agreements, vendor agreements, partner agreements, and outside opportunities. • Stay up to date, and advise as needed, on legal developments across the United States • Lead and/or assist with other projects as business needs arise WHO YOU ARE We are an AI-first company. This means you approach your work with a growth mindset and find ways to leverage AI to help make faster, smarter decisions that will 10X your impact at Box. • JD degree and membership in at least one U.S. state bar (CA, NY, IL or TX preferred) • 6+ experience in employment law • Significant experience advising Employee Relations on investigations of employee complaints, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, and policy violations • Experience at a reputable law firm (some in-house legal department or secondment experience preferred) • Significant experience providing employment law advice and counsel on the full spectrum of employment issues. Experience with California employment law (or a willingness to dive in and learn) • Experience working with and influencing cross-functional partners • Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical and collaborative skills with a service-orientated mindset • Attention to detail, sense of humor, team player yet autonomous, highest level of judgment and integrity • Comfortable juggling multiple demands and shifting priorities • Experience with employee-related privacy ; • Ability to manage or coordinate the work of others, including external counsel and working groups or project teams; • Keen to participate fully in the wider Box Legal team, a diverse group of collaborative, passionate and friendly legal professionals. Box lives its values, with community and in-person collaboration being a core part of our culture. Boxers are expected to work from their assigned office a minimum of 3 days per week.Your Recruiter will share more about how we work and company culture during the hiring process. At Box, we believe unique and diverse experiences benefit our culture, our products, our customers, our company, and our world. We aim to recruit a passionate, high-performing workforce that reflects the world we live in.If you are head-over-heels about this role but unsure if you meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply! Box is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual base salary (or OTE if commissionable role) is dependent upon factors such as: knowledge, skill level, experience, and work location. This role is also eligible for equity and benefits. For more information, check out our benefits and perks. In accordance with OFCCP compliance, here is the Pay Transparency Provision. United States Pay Range $205,000-$235,000 USD

About Box Inc

Box, Inc. is a cloud content management and file sharing service for businesses. The company provides a platform for managing and collaborating on content across multiple devices and applications. Box serves a wide range of industries, including healthcare, finance, and media. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
Learn more about Box Inc
Size
2,172 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$43.4 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$770.7 million
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