Let’s face it, a company whose mission is human transformation better have some fresh thinking about the employer/employee relationship.

We do. We can’t cram it all in here, but you’ll start noticing it from the first interview.

Even our candidate experience is different. And when you get an offer from us (and accept it), you get way more than a paycheck. You get a personal BetterUp Coach, a development plan, a trained and coached manager, the most amazing team you’ve ever met (yes, each with their own personal BetterUp Coach), and most importantly, work that matters.

This makes for a remarkably focused and fulfilling work experience. Frankly, it’s not for everyone. But for people with fire in their belly, it’s a game-changing, career-defining, soul-lifting move.

Join us and we promise you the most intense and fulfilling years of your career, doing life-changing work in a fun, inventive, soulful culture.

If that sounds exciting—and the job description below feels like a fit—we really should start talking. 

BetterUp is looking for an exceptional individual who is mission-driven, team-oriented, and agile to join our legal team as Labor & Employment Counsel. Reporting to the Head of Legal & Privacy, you will  be a key partner with cross-functional teams to help scale our fast growing global workforce.

What you’ll do:

• Assigned responsibility for the People Team, Network Operations, and related legal matters as assigned by the Head of Legal & Privacy;
• Provide legal advice and support to senior leaders and the People Team on a broad range of employment issues such as policies and procedures, recruiting; hiring; employee relations; discipline and terminations; internal investigations; leaves of absence; wage and hour compliance; benefits, EEO compliance; restrictive covenants; labor law issues and contingent worker issues;
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and manage projects with a team-oriented approach;
• Evaluate employment practices, policies, and processes to assess and execute priorities, and ensure compliance;
• Investigate and respond to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints, audits, and other employment-related inquiries;
• Conduct audits, classification reviews, and support other compliance efforts;
• Assist in managing outside counsel on employment matters

If you have some or all of the following, please apply:

• 5-7 years work experience as a licensed attorney advising on global and domestic employment matters;
• Demonstrated experience scaling a diverse global workforce
• Start-up experience required;
• Experience in pre-litigation and litigation matters;
• JD with active membership of a State Bar

Benefits:

At BetterUp, we are committed to living out our mission every day and that starts with providing benefits that allow our employees to care for themselves, support their families, and give back to their community. 

• Access to BetterUp coaching; one for you and one for a friend or family member 
• A competitive compensation plan with opportunity for advancement
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible paid time off
• Per year: 
• All federal/statutory holidays observed
• 4 BetterUp Inner Work days (https://www.betterup.co/inner-work)
• 5 Volunteer Days to give back
• Learning and Development stipend
• Company wide Summer & Winter breaks 
• Year-round charitable contribution of your choice on behalf of BetterUp
• 401(k) self contribution

We are dedicated to building diverse teams that fuel an authentic workplace and sense of belonging for each and every employee. We know applying for a job can be intimidating, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we encourage everyone interested in joining us to apply.

BetterUp Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, BetterUp Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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