Job Description

Varo is seeking an exceptional attorney to support Human Resources and business partners on employment law matters, providing pragmatic, risk-weighted advice on a broad range of employment, benefits and related compliance matters. This role will also support non-employment litigation and oversee third-party claims affecting Varo’s business.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support Human Resources and business partners on employment-law related matters
• Monitor new laws, regulations and decisions affecting legal areas and provide strategic advice
• Draft and negotiate offer letters and employment-related agreements
• Assist in designing and leading training events on employment law and benefits matters
• Manage arbitrations, pre-filing demands, including investigating claims and negotiating resolution
• Draft and/or review pre-litigation and litigation documents
• Manage outside counsel handling both employment and non-employment litigation
• Support employment-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments and divestitures
• Advise and counsel on both day-to-day issues as well as strategic and systemic initiatives
• Respond to attorney demand letters and agency matters

Requirements

• J.D. with top academic credentials
• Admitted and in good and active standing to practice law in California or Utah
• 7-9+ years’ extensive experience in employment law and litigation experience at a major law firm
• Benefits experience
• Executive compensation experience
• Track record of working efficiently with a client-service focus
• Strong negotiation skills
• Process-oriented with desire for constant improvement
• Hard-working and a self-starter
• Strong integrity and commitment to ethics

Benefits

• No benefits