Senior Legal Counsel - Employment

What you’ll do:Provide expert legal advice and guidance on a variety of employment law issues, including but not limited to wage and hour laws, workplace safety, anti-discrimination laws, complex Family Medical Leave issues, and other related employment law matters.Assist in the management of employment-related claims and litigation. Respond to pre-litigation demands and agency charges.Review and provide guidance or advisory memos relative to client employment contracts, severance agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.Advise People Ops and executive leadership on the investigation of employee complaints, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate reporting.Conduct investigations, make recommendations for resolving investigations, and create documents necessary to execute and follow through on disciplinary processes resulting therefrom.Consult with People Ops and other business departments regarding employment-related policies and guidance to ensure compliance with policies and related laws.Consult with other business departments on employee training and tools to guide company employees and consultants in employment law compliance and best practices.Issue spot for the company on employment law issues, including developments and changes in the law; provide summaries and recommendations to People Ops and other departments.Remain up-to-date on relevant industry, consumer protection, and advertising laws and regulations to ensure an ongoing ability to provide sound advice.Various other ad hoc employment issues and projects, including offer letters, guides and procedures, internal controls, and templates.Assist with general legal matters as directed by the SVP of Legal & Compliance.About PrizePicks:At PrizePicks, we are the fastest growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 400 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together?

PrizePicks is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel — Employment to help support the PrizePicks legal department by providing advice and counseling to management and People Ops on a broad range of employment issues including: recruiting, hiring, vendor onboarding, employee relations, disciplinary actions, employment agreements and restrictive covenants, leaves of absence, employment law compliance, and severance. This position will also assist in general legal research and advice to business departments in the company.

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