[Hiring] Legal Counsel, Employment @Webflow

Role Description

We’re looking for a Legal Counsel, Employment to help us support a growing global team the Webflow way: moving quickly, working collaboratively, and staying thoughtful about risk. You’re a bright, pragmatic, self-motivated employment attorney with 4+ years of counseling and litigation experience at a law firm and/or in-house. You’ll use that background to give timely, practical, business-minded advice, primarily to our Employee Relations and People teams around the world, so they can do their best work without unnecessary barriers.

You have experience litigating and/or counseling on compliance with federal and state anti-discrimination, harassment, and retaliation laws, ideally including analysis under California law. Prior in-house or seconded experience at a technology company is a plus, but not required. You’re an entrepreneurial, resourceful self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, builds strong relationships, and is curious about supporting a global workforce.

As Legal Counsel, Employment, you’ll:

• Give practical, day-to-day employment advice on a wide range of issues, including HR practices, performance management, terminations, leaves of absence, investigations, and accommodations.
• Help the business move fast while staying clear-eyed about legal risk.
• Investigate and manage pre-litigation and litigation matters.
• Build and carry out strategies for early resolution where it makes sense, and partner with outside counsel when needed.
• Interpret and advise on policies and procedures using your knowledge of state, federal, and international employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRA, Title VII, and their state and international equivalents).
• Support a global workforce with legal counsel that works across borders, cultures, and time zones.
• Partner closely with Webflow’s Employee Relations and People teams on employee complaints, investigations, performance management, and accommodations.
• Collaborate with the Employment Legal and People teams to build strong, scalable processes that keep us compliant with applicable state, federal, and local laws.
• Track developments in employment law across U.S. jurisdictions and internationally, and spot emerging trends early so Webflow can get ahead of them.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of employment law experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house, with an interest in advice and counseling.
• Global workforce experience is a plus, not a requirement.
• Active member in good standing of a State Bar, and eligible to practice in the jurisdiction where you’re based.
• J.D. from a top-tier law school.

Requirements

• Are a sharp problem-solver with sound judgment and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Think creatively and strategically on your feet.
• Stay steady under pressure, juggle complex workloads and shifting priorities across many stakeholders.
• Are a resourceful self-starter who is driven by results.
• Build trust with cross-functional partners across the Legal Department and the company.
• Stay curious and open to growth.

Benefits

• Ownership in what you help build. Every permanent Webflower receives equity (RSUs) in our growing, privately held company.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees and their dependents, with Webflow covering most premiums.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and 6+ weeks of additional paid leave for birthing parents.
• Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and a sabbatical program.
• Access to mental health resources, therapy and coaching.
• A 401(k) with 100% employer match (up to $6,000/year) in the U.S.
• Localized support for work and wellness expenses.
• All full-time, permanent, non-commission employees are eligible for our annual WIN bonus program.