We believe everyone should be able to participate and thrive in the economy. So we’re building tools that make commerce easier and more accessible to all. We started with a little white credit card reader but haven’t stopped there. Our new reader helps our sellers accept chip cards and NFC payments, and our Cash app lets people pay each other back instantly. We’re empowering the independent electrician to send invoices, setting up the favorite food truck with a delivery option, helping the ice cream shop pay its employees, and giving the burgeoning coffee chain capital for a second, third, and fourth location. Let’s shorten the distance between having an idea and making a living from it. We’re here to help sellers of all sizes start, run, and grow their business—and helping them grow their business is good business for everyone.

Square is seeking a highly motivated attorney with a passion for all things employment to join our legal organization.

You will:

• Provide advice and counseling on a broad spectrum of employment law issues, including: recruiting, employee relations, performance management, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour, internal investigations, compensation and benefits, privacy, contingent workforce issues, and immigration

• 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

• Draft and review employment-related agreements and templates

• 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 labor and employment matters, and manage employment litigation as needed

• Assist in developing and conducting training and education programs for employees, managers, and the People team

• Collaborate with local counsel to advise the People team and management on international employment and immigration issues

You have:

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience at a major law firm, with prior in-house experience preferred

• International employment experience is a plus

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a growing legal team and cross-functionally with members at all levels of the organization

• Strong interpersonal skills, team-oriented attitude, and superior attention to detail

• Ability to evaluate risk in light of business and practical considerations and make clear recommendations

• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks effectively and independently

• J.D. degree and membership in at least one state bar (preferably California)

At Square, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.