Associate General Counsel, Global Employment

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Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. Our vision is to modernize the finance and accounting function to enable greater operational effectiveness and agility, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to empower accounting and finance leaders around the world to achieve Modern Finance.

Being a best-in-class SaaS Company, we understand that bringing in new ideas and innovative technology is mission critical. At BlackLine we are always working with new, cutting edge technology that encourages our teams to learn something new and expand their creativity and technical skillset that will accelerate their careers.

• Legal Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with global employment laws and regulations where BlackLine operates.
• Policy Development: Develop, review, and update employment policies and procedures to align with legal requirements and best practices in partnership with our Compliance and HR teams.
• Advice and Counsel: Provide expert legal advice and counsel to HR professionals, management, and other stakeholders on complex employment law issues, including hiring practices, employee relations, performance management, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour compliance, and terminations.
• Collective Employment Matters: Ensure compliance and provide expert legal advice and counsel regarding collective employment matters (such as works councils and other employee representative bodies) in relevant jurisdictions.
• Litigation Management: Manage employment-related litigation and pre-litigation matters globally, including responding to demand letters and negotiating settlements, oversight of outside counsel, reviewing pleadings, responding to discovery, case strategy, and representing the company in employment-related administrative proceedings, arbitrations, and court hearings.
• M&A Support: Provide support for M&A activities relating to employment matters, including due diligence, transaction negotiation and integration efforts.
• Training and Education: Develop and conduct training programs for managers and employees on employment law compliance and best practices in partnership with our Talent Development team.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate legal risks associated with employment-related decisions and company policies.
• Policy Advocacy: Stay abreast of legislative and regulatory developments affecting employment law.
• Contract Review: Draft, review and negotiate employment-related agreements and contracts.
• Collaboration: Work closely with members of our Legal team in partnership with our Deputy GCs and with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and Information Security, to provide integrated legal advice and support.
• Candidates must be able to work on a hybrid schedule 2 days in office per week in either our Woodland Hills, Pleasanton, or NYC offices.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in the state bar.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience practicing employment law, with a focus on counseling and litigation.
• In-depth knowledge of US federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• At least working knowledge of international employment laws and regulations, particularly in the UK and EU jurisdictions.
• Proven track record resolving disputes and managing complex employment litigation matters in the US and internationally.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide clear and practical legal advice.
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Experience working in-house at company with global operations.

• A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation!
• A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
• A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.