Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment - Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc

Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment

Redwood City, California, United States

About Moloco:

Moloco is a machine learning company empowering organizations of all sizes to grow and unlock the full value of their unique first-party data, elevating the traditional path to performance advertising. While the largest technology companies have proven the speed and scale of ad-targeting utilizing data, the same robust performance powered by machine learning has previously been unavailable beyond their platforms.

That's where Moloco steps in. With Moloco's powerful combination of cutting-edge machine learning technologies, we play a unique and visible role in shaping the digital economy, all while allowing companies to stay independent and scale.

An industry leader at the nexus of machine learning, performance marketing, and visionary product infrastructure, Moloco is advancing the advertising technology industry. We ranked in the top 10% of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies for 2023. Recognized as one of 46 leading Cloud Computing companies, receiving the Stratus Award for 2023. In 2023, we received Google’s Cloud DevOps Dreamers Award, a recognition given to companies that are implementing DevOps practices to drive organizational success and high performance. Lastly, Moloco is a 2024-certified Great Place to Work!

Moloco is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, London, Berlin, Seoul, Singapore, Beijing, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo.

Creating a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion and belonging is core to our existence. To reach our goals, diversity of talent and thought is a critical component of how we operate as an organization. Our workforce is our superpower, and we know that fostering a culture of inclusion, authenticity, and belonging will allow us the greatest opportunity to carry out our mission -- to empower businesses of all sizes to grow through operational machine learning.

Moloco is a truly rewarding place to work and in an exciting period of growth, which you could be a part of. Join us today and apply now!

The Impact You’ll Be Contributing to Moloco:

We are seeking an outstanding attorney with 10+ years of experience in labor and employment law to join our dynamic Legal team. This role will report to the General Counsel and will be the primary legal business partner for Moloco’s People team.

The candidate would be located near our Redwood City, California office and would be expected to be in the office as needed.

The Opportunity:

• Partner with the People team to provide counsel on all employment-related issues, including but not limited to employee policies, wage and hour compliance, performance management, leave of absence, discipline and terminations, and internal investigations.
• Support the management of employment-related disputes and proactively manage risk to minimize the risk of disputes and litigation.
• Collaborate with the People team in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and training programs to drive compliance.
• Draft, maintain, and review U.S. and international templates and policies for employment matters (including employment agreements, contractor agreements, separation agreements, and employee handbooks).
• Strategically resolve employment-related litigation, claims, investigations, subpoenas, etc.
• Actively support the implementation of an ethics and compliance program worldwide, and work with cross-functional stakeholders on the implementation and maintenance of compliance processes, systems, and tools.
• Monitor activities relating to the corporate standards of ethics and business conduct and respond to related inquiries and reports.
• Stay up to date on the latest legal developments in the areas of employment law and ethics & compliance applicable to Moloco’s business.
• Ensure thorough and prompt investigation of alleged violations of code of ethics, laws, or regulations in accordance with internal policies.
• Actively participate in a collaborative manner in cross-functional business teams to identify, evaluate, and resolve complex business issues and risks.

How Do I Know if the Role is Right For Me?

• 10+ years of related labor and employment law experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced and dynamic organization.
• Both law firm and in-house experience preferred.
• Startup and/or private company experience preferred.
• Member in good standing of the California Bar or another bar association with the ability to register as in-house counsel in California.
• Broad subject matter expertise in federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and risk assessment.
• Strong and effective drafting skills.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Experience advising and communicating with executive-level business partners.
• Practical business acumen, driving pragmatic business-oriented solutions.
• A highly approachable, collegial, and collaborative approach.
• Accountable and proactive self-starter, comfortable working independently.
• Superb organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once.
• Ability to “roll up your sleeves” and ensure effective operations.

Our Compensation And Benefits (for United States Residents Only)

In accordance with various state laws, the range provided is a reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. We also offer a competitive benefits package.

Base Pay Range:

$300,000 - $450,000 USD

Moloco Thrive: Benefits and Well-Being:

We take care of you and create the conditions for you to do the best work of your career. Through a lens of inclusion, we offer innovative benefits that empower our employees to take care of themselves and their families so they can do the best work of their lives. For an overview of our global benefits, click here.

• Lead with Humility: Everyone’s voice is respected, valued, and heard. With humility, we become more open and accessible to each other. We win, lose, and learn together. Accountability and feedback are essential to our success.
• Uncapped Growth Mindset: We see all situations as opportunities to learn, grow, and improve as individuals and as an organization. We seek diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and promote experimentation to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Create Real Value: We pursue the most impactful opportunities with rigor and integrity. We take intelligent risks and make disciplined trade-offs to maintain deep focus. We help our customers win by delivering durable value.
• Go Further Together: We’re one team working towards one mission and vision. We collaborate proactively and inclusively, involving the right people at the right time and in the right way. We strive to create a more equitable workplace. We won’t let each other fail.

Moloco is an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex and gender, gender expression, and gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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