Employment Counsel

Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art machine learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. For more than a decade, we have led our industry and worked at the frontier of applying machine learning to investment management. We have become a multibillion dollar asset manager, and we have ambitious goals for the future. Your colleagues will include internationally recognized experts in machine learning research as well as highly experienced technology and finance professionals. The people who shape our company come from other backgrounds, too, including concert music performance, humanitarian aid, opera singing, sports writing, and BMX racing. You will be part of a team that loves to succeed together. In addition to our enriching and collegial working environment, we offer highly competitive compensation and benefits packages, technology talks by our experts, a beautiful modern office, daily catered lunches, and more.

As an Employment Lawyer you will provide expert legal counsel on employment-related matters, ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations, and supporting our dynamic and innovative workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Counsel:
• Provide expert legal advice and support on all aspects of employment law, including hiring, performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, and employee relations
• Advise on compliance with federal, state, local employment and international (through liaising with outside counsel) laws and regulations
• Ability to handle and prioritize many matters, including at times responding urgently to contractual work and their associated negotiations
• Contracts and Agreements:
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, severance agreements, non-compete agreements, and other employment-related documents
• Ensure that all employment agreements align with company policies and legal requirements across multiple entities and jurisdictions, including internationally
• Manage and maintain company’s employment agreement template library for use by the recruiting team
• Provide legal counsel on new employment policies and assist in drafting these new policies and revising employee handbooks periodically
• Risk Management:
• Identify potential legal risks related to employment practices and develop strategies to mitigate those risks
• Monitor changes in employment law and update company practices accordingly
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with HR, management, and other departments to address employment law issues and support business objectives
• Provide guidance on employee benefits, compensation, and other HR-related matters
• Liaise closely with the recruiting team during the offer process and negotiations with candidates
• Policy Development and Implementation:
• Develop, review, and update company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices
• Implement policies related to equal employment opportunity, harassment prevention, and workplace safety
• Dispute Resolution:
• Manage and resolve employment-related disputes, including internal investigations, performance improvement plans, etc.
• Represent the company in employment-related claims, if any
• Training and Education:
• Conduct training sessions for managers and employees on employment law issues, company policies, and best practices
• Develop educational materials and resources to promote legal compliance and foster a positive work environment

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the bar in the relevant state
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in employment law, preferably within the financial services or technology sectors
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, in particular California and New York, international experience in the UK is a plus
• Proven experience in handling employment litigation and dispute resolution
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• High ethical standards and professional integrity