Justworks
Our mission is to help entrepreneurs and businesses grow with confidence.
New York, NY
Hybrid

Compliance Counsel

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Who we are

At Justworks, you’ll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community. We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people.

We’re helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business. We solve HR issues. We’re data driven and never stop iterating. If you’d like to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment, are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it, we’d love to hear from you.

The job

As part of the Legal & Compliance team, Compliance Counsel will provide legal services to Justworks in support of various functions in the organization, including, Customer Success, Employee Success, Operations, Product, Marketing, and Sales. This role will involve working with people in different levels of the organization, formalizing processes and improving the compliance program.

What you'll do

  • Provide legal advice and counsel to: (i) PEO Operations and Customer Success relating to compliance matters (including, but not limited to, ERISA, health and welfare and 401(k) plans), (ii) Employee Success team relating to employee relations/HR matters, wage and hour law, unemployment and other state agency claims, FMLA matters, EPLI and workers’ compensation, (iii) other Justworks teams, including Product, Sales, and Marketing relating to various other legal and compliance matters
  • Assist with the development and interpretation of Justworks policies
  • Supervise and manage outside counsel on relating to various matters.
  • Prepare and enhance standard operating procedures for different functions within the organization
  • Educate stakeholders on legal matters and policies
  • Review and provide guidance relating to marketing content.
  • In collaboration with different teams, negotiate commercial contracts
  • Prepare and conduct training, as necessary.
  • Assist VP Compliance & Corporate Counsel with various legal matters and perform other tasks as assigned from time to time, including, assistance with development and coordination of Justworks’ internal compliance training program
  • Assess effectiveness, updating and tracking of Justworks’ internal compliance training.
  • Help drive Legal & Compliance program awareness and handle other related responsibilities
  • Stay abreast of industry best practices and changes in laws and regulations that impact our business. Some travel is required.

Who you are

Education & Experience:

  • JD degree from an accredited law school.
  • NY Bar admission or NY in-house counsel registration required
  • A minimum of five years of substantive experience in employee benefits, ERISA with a corporate legal department or a nationally recognized law firm.
  • Experience in counseling clients on employee benefits, ERISA, labor and employment matters. Committed to being a legal business partner to internal clients.
  • Compliance certification (e.g., CCEP) and/or Six Sigma training preferred.

Other:

  • Internal communications experience
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent time management, organizational and analytical skills
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
  • Detail-oriented
  • A collaborative, team player with a positive attitude

 Work environment / physical activities and requirements

  • Minimal travel required.
  • While performing the duties of this job, this individual is regularly required to talk and hear, sit, use wrists, hands, and/or fingers in repetitive movements, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, and occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, and lift items of up to 15 lbs.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. In accordance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Justworks is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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What are Justworks Perks + Benefits

Justworks Benefits Overview

People are our most prized asset. We do hard work, and we’ll always work hard to take care of you.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Whether it's through Justworks-sponsored initiatives or in pursuit of a cause that matters to you, get paid while you're giving back. All Justworks’ employees get up to five fully-paid volunteer day
Partners with nonprofits
Justworks.org is creating equitable access to entrepreneurship for early-stage minority- and women-owned businesses through its annual grant program.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Justworks’ dedicated program manager for Diversity and Inclusion (D+I) oversees the company’s formal practices and policies.
Highly diverse management team
Justworks is committed to constantly improving our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the entire company.
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
At Justworks, we believe it takes diversity of identity, culture, and life experience to create a world in which starting, running, and joining a growing business is an accessible option for all.
Diversity employee resource groups
Justworks has eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that are all committed to making the company's work culture more diverse and inclusive.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Justworks employees can contribute up to $2,500 annually to their FSA.
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Justworks offers its employees multiple wellness perks including access to Talkspace, Classpass, Gympass, and a complimentary membership to Headspace.
Mental health benefits
Justworks offers employees access to Talkspace and an annual complimentary membership to Headspace.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Justworks will match up to $1,000 of your 401k contributions dollar for dollar per year.
Company equity
As a Justworker, you have a stake in the company you work every day to build. All Justworks offer letters include equity and Justworkers can continue to earn more over time with promotions and tenure.
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Company sponsored family events
Justworks Family Matters Employee Resource Group hosts events throughout the year for employees and their families to participate.
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Sabbatical
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Pet friendly
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

Enjoy access to top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance with the options you need to feel secure and take care of yourself, your way. Justworks offers plans with 100% covered premiums for individuals and 90%+ covered premiums for families.

Taking care of yourself doesn't end with having good health insurance, especially when it comes to dealing with stress or issues in your life outside of work. Get free access to Talkspace, the leader in anonymous, accessible, and professional online therapy. Plus, with Health Advocate, you’ll have legal, financial, and medical bill resources at the ready.

We carefully vet the benefits and perks we offer in Justworks. That means you get access to all the same great options as our customers, plus everything that’s still in beta — all while helping to make our product even better.

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