Sprout Social is looking for a dynamic and collaborative attorney to join our fast growing Legal team. As our senior level counsel for employment, you will be responsible for managing labor and employment issues across the company (both U.S. and globally) and providing guidance on an array of topics to our People team. In this role you will be presented with new challenges and growth opportunities every day.
Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated problem solver with experience advising on a wide range of employment law matters. You possess strong business judgment, discretion, and exceptional communication skills. You have the ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and learn on the fly. You are committed to being a joy to work with across the organization and adept at handling multiple competing priorities at any given time. This person will work closely with and report to Sprout Social's General Counsel.
Qualifications
These are the minimum qualifications that our hiring team is looking for in this role:

• Member in good standing of the state bar in which they reside
• At least 5-7 years of experience (a mix of in-house and law firm experience preferred), with at least 4 years of experience directly relevant to this role
• Significant experience in providing counseling and strategic advice on a broad spectrum of employment issues in multiple jurisdictions, including workplace policies and procedures, performance management, leaves of absence and accommodations, compensation and benefits, internal investigations, worker classification, terminations, restrictive covenants, and recruiting and hiring practices

Additionally, these are the preferred qualifications that would indicate a particularly strong candidate:

• In-house experience at a fast-paced, quickly growing company
• International employment law experience
• Experience with diversity, equity and inclusion matters
• A team player who is interested in pivoting to help other Legal team members as-needed, such as providing support for ongoing projects and reviewing relevant vendor contracts from time to time

Within 1 month, you will...

• Complete Sprout Social's new hire training & onboarding program alongside other new Sprout team members. You'll gain a broader understanding of our products and how your role fits into the organization
• Partner with our General Counsel to define priorities, best practices, and key success metrics for your role
• Connect and engage with stakeholders of our People team to understand their needs and priorities and how to best support them
• Develop an understanding of our employee base and the related risks facing our business

Within 3 months, you will...

• Provide day-to-day advice on domestic and international employment matters and best practices
• Review and draft employment-related documents, including employment agreements, separation agreements, consulting agreements, offer letters, and confidentiality agreements
• Meet with People team leadership and other stakeholders at a regular cadence to ensure current legal process aligns with business objectives
• Provide written updates and guidance on changes to applicable laws to impacted internal stakeholders
• Assist with the investigation of employee/employment-related claims
• Assist with and advise on immigration law issues with the assistance of outside counsel as needed

Within 6 months, you will...

• Develop internal resources for the People team team to reference on a self-service basis, driving efficiency in all legal review processes
• Manage outside counsel in a cost-effective manner
• Review and update our employee handbook on an annual basis
• Regularly review and update our templates and policies to conform with changes in applicable law, including those related to hybrid working models
• Work with the People team to develop, maintain, and implement training on relevant matters
• Manage any potential or active employment-related litigation matters
• Drive project management or implementation of compliance-related updates or initiatives
• Identify other areas for streamlining and improvement

Within 12 months, you will...

• Play a key role in helping our company scale globally
• Be considered an integral leader of the legal team and our internal employment law expert

Of course what is outlined above is the ideal timeline, but things may shift based on business needs and other projects and tasks could be added at the discretion of your manager.
About Sprout Social Sprout Social powers open communication between individuals, brands and communities through elegant, sophisticated software. We are relentless about solving hard problems for our customers and committed to both customer and team success. Our team's shared belief in Sprout's mission promotes a culture of openness, empowerment and fun.
We're proud to regularly be recognized for our team, product and culture. Our benefits program includes:

• Insurance and benefit options that are built for both individuals and families
• Progressive policies to support work/life balance, like our flexible paid time off and parental leave program
• High-quality and well-maintained equipment-your computer will never prevent you from doing your best
• Wellness initiatives to ensure both health and mental well-being of our team
• Ongoing education and development opportunities via our Grow@Sprout program and employee-led diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
• Growing corporate social responsibility program that is driven by the involvement and passion of our team members
• Beautiful, convenient and state-of-the-art offices in Chicago's Loop and downtown Seattle, for those who prefer an office setting

Whenever possible, Sprout wants to provide our team with the flexibility to work in the location that makes the most sense for them. For those that prefer an office setting, this role may be based in our Chicago or Seattle locations. If you prefer to work from your home, we can accommodate that for many locations across the United States. We are not set up in all states, however, so please take a look at the drop down box in our application to see whether your state is listed.
Sprout Social is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on identity - race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged or sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in our 2021 DEI Report .
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. We'll do all we can to ensure you're set up for success during our interview process while upholding your privacy, including requests for accommodation. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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