Guidepoint
Guidepoint is currently seeking an Employment Law Counsel to work within the legal group to provide advice on a broad range of legal and strategic issues critical to the operations and growth of the company. The position will report to the Chief Legal Officer in New York City.
This is a hybrid position located in New York City.
What You’ll Do:
Advise internal clients on employment‑related legal issues, including performance management, terminations, workplace investigations, and employee relations
Partner with the Human Resources department to maintain compliant employment policies, handbooks, and training materials
Oversight of and interaction with outside counsel in various jurisdictions
Monitor and interpret changes in labor and employment laws and regulations
Confer with others in the legal group and the company regarding corporate initiatives, product development, and regulatory issues to assess legal risks to the company and plan actions to control or minimize those risks
Assist with the development and implementation of general corporate policies and procedures, including the company’s compliance framework
Review marketing collateral for compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Handle litigation and pre‑litigation matters
Contract drafting and negotiation, including service agreements, IP and data licensing agreements, employment agreements and restrictive covenants, NDAs, etc.
Monitor requests from internal clients on behalf of and in conjunction with the legal team
What You Have:
J.D. with 3+ years’ experience practicing law (litigation or corporate) in a law firm, corporate legal organization, financial institution, or investment fund
Experience in employment law and litigation
Experience working in an international, collaborative environment
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills with outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment
Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity in dealing with confidential matters
What We Offer: The annual base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000. Base salary for the successful candidate may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as geographic location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.
You will also be eligible for the following benefits:
15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
Will match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time‑off and parental leave plans
Commuter benefits and a corporate gym rate
Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
Free snacks and beverages in the office
Friday happy hour and “Summer Fridays”
Year‑round corporate athletic league
Casual work environment, team building and other social events
About Guidepoint: Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients’ decision‑making process. Powered by innovative technology, real‑time data and hard‑to‑source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action.
Backed by a network of nearly 1.75 million experts and Guidepoint’s 1,600 employees worldwide, we inform leading organizations’ research by delivering on‑demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful.
At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity or experience.
As set forth in Guidepoint’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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This is a hybrid position located in New York City.
What You’ll Do:
Advise internal clients on employment‑related legal issues, including performance management, terminations, workplace investigations, and employee relations
Partner with the Human Resources department to maintain compliant employment policies, handbooks, and training materials
Oversight of and interaction with outside counsel in various jurisdictions
Monitor and interpret changes in labor and employment laws and regulations
Confer with others in the legal group and the company regarding corporate initiatives, product development, and regulatory issues to assess legal risks to the company and plan actions to control or minimize those risks
Assist with the development and implementation of general corporate policies and procedures, including the company’s compliance framework
Review marketing collateral for compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Handle litigation and pre‑litigation matters
Contract drafting and negotiation, including service agreements, IP and data licensing agreements, employment agreements and restrictive covenants, NDAs, etc.
Monitor requests from internal clients on behalf of and in conjunction with the legal team
What You Have:
J.D. with 3+ years’ experience practicing law (litigation or corporate) in a law firm, corporate legal organization, financial institution, or investment fund
Experience in employment law and litigation
Experience working in an international, collaborative environment
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills with outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment
Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity in dealing with confidential matters
What We Offer: The annual base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000. Base salary for the successful candidate may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as geographic location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.
You will also be eligible for the following benefits:
15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
Will match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time‑off and parental leave plans
Commuter benefits and a corporate gym rate
Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
Free snacks and beverages in the office
Friday happy hour and “Summer Fridays”
Year‑round corporate athletic league
Casual work environment, team building and other social events
About Guidepoint: Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients’ decision‑making process. Powered by innovative technology, real‑time data and hard‑to‑source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action.
Backed by a network of nearly 1.75 million experts and Guidepoint’s 1,600 employees worldwide, we inform leading organizations’ research by delivering on‑demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful.
At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity or experience.
As set forth in Guidepoint’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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