Counsel, Employment

We are seeking a Counsel, Employment to join our Legal team at Brex. As a trusted legal partner to Brex's People team, you will provide practical, business-minded advice on employment matters affecting Brex's global workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Provide business-minded legal guidance and support to Brex's People team on day-to-day employment issues
• Support the development and implementation of policies and practices governing Brex employees and contingent workers
• Assist in managing employment-related complaints, disputes, litigation, investigations, and responses to regulatory inquiries and charges
• Help manage outside legal counsel retained to assist Brex on employment matters
• Identify employment- and contingent worker-related risks and recommend practical solutions for managing and mitigating them
• Research and analyze employment-related laws that apply in the locations where Brex employees and contingent workers work
• Support the development and delivery of employment-related training to managers and employees

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience counseling on employment law matters at a reputable law firm, an in-house or corporate legal department, or both
• Experience partnering directly with People / HR functions as their day-to-day legal advisor
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities
• Practical, problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues and business partners to drive meaningful results
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate legal complexity into clear guidance for non-lawyers
• Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership in good standing of the bar of at least one U.S. state

The expected salary range for this role is $220,000 - $270,000 USD.