Employment Counsel- Remote Eligible

Employment Counsel Smartsheet is seeking a talented Employment Counsel to join its collaborative legal team. We are looking for a highly capable and motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills to assist us in supporting the Legal and HR functions as it relates to complex employment law matters. This role will work across functions to help the company mitigate potential risks during the employee lifecycle and leverage counseling skills to advise key leaders in a fast-paced SaaS organization. This position reports to the Employment Counsel Lead and is located at our office in Bellevue, WA. Duties/Responsibilities: • Work with the global legal and human resources teams on a wide variety of employment law matters. • Provide practical employment counsel and legal advice to HR and other departments with customer-facing responsibilities. • Collaborate with legal team members across multiple domestic and international office locations, and various company stakeholders to gather information and develop employment policies with the company’s broader legal strategy in mind. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of standard forms of agreement, alternate language playbooks, and internal resource documents pertaining to employment and other legal practice areas. • Assist in delivering training and guidance to employees on legal issues, best practices, and company policies. • Support general business operations and complete special projects as requested. Requirements: • 2+ years of relevant legal experience practicing in-house. • Demonstrated work experience in litigating a wide variety of employment matters, including interpreting state and federal laws, rules and regulations, analyzing complex legal issues and synthesizing a wide range of information and data. • Ability to analyze problems and recommend practical solutions that balance legal and business risks. • Skilled at developing strong partnerships with other members of the legal team as well as members of other business units. • Comfort with and willingness to mentor and assist other members of the legal team as opportunities arise. • Strong team- and service-oriented mentality. • Persistent attention to detail. • Able to operate successfully in a fast-paced environment that places a high premium on excellence, execution, and teamwork. • JD from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in a jurisdiction. Perks & Benefits: • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees • Equity - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Equity with all offers • Lucrative Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount) • 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay) • Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity • 15 days PTO to start, plus Flexible Sick Leave • Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific) • Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave • Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community • Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Audible for Business and LinkedIn Learning online courses • Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, primary care membership, local retail discounts, and your personal Smartsheet account Equal Opportunity Employer: Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, and Australia. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know. At Smartsheet, we strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members who also represent the diverse needs of our customers. We're looking for people who are driven, authentic, supportive, effective, and honest. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match our job description—if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who aren't afraid to be innovative—join us! #BI-Remote #LI-Remote Apply tot his job