Employment Counsel

What we’re building and why we’re building it.

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It’s not just our users who believe in Fetch: with investments from SoftBank, Univision, and Hamilton Lane, and partnerships ranging from challenger brands to Fortune 500 companies, Fetch is reshaping how brands and consumers connect in the marketplace. When you work at Fetch, you play a vital role in a platform that drives brand loyalty and creates lifelong consumers with the power of Fetch points. User and partner success are at the heart of everything we do, and we extend that same commitment to our employees.

Ranked as one of America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes for two years in a row, Fetch fosters a people-first culture rooted in trust, accountability, and innovation. We encourage our employees to challenge ideas, think bigger, and always bring the fun to Fetch.

Fetch is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Location:

• This is a remote position in the United States. While there are no regular in-office mandates, candidates must be willing to travel to any of our existing office locations, depending on client needs.

Scope of Responsibilities:

This role will report directly to the General Counsel and work closely with the Chief People Officer. The role focuses on providing legal counsel related to employment matters, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws, and supporting HR and management in handling complex employment-related issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employment Law Compliance: Advise on employment law issues, including wage and hour laws, discrimination, harassment, employee classifications, leaves of absence, and workplace safety.
• Legal Counseling: Provide day-to-day legal support and strategic advice to HR and management regarding employment-related issues, performance management, and employee relations.
• Drafting & Reviewing Policies: Develop, review, and update employment policies, handbooks, and other documentation to ensure compliance with the latest labor laws and regulations.
• Manage External Counsel: To the extent necessary, manage various employment external counsel to a budget and desired solution.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Assist in managing employment-related disputes, including responding to complaints, handling pre-litigation matters, and working with external counsel on any employment litigation or regulatory investigations.
• Investigations: Conduct internal investigations into claims of employee misconduct, discrimination, harassment, or other workplace complaints.
• Training & Education: Partner with HR to provide training on employment law topics, including anti-discrimination, workplace harassment, wage and hour regulations, and compliance.
• Contract Drafting & Negotiations: Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, severance agreements, non-compete agreements, and other employment-related documents.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks related to employment practices while promoting fair treatment and legal compliance across the organization.
• Representation: Represent the company in employment-related hearings, negotiations, and meetings with external bodies such as regulatory agencies or arbitrators.

We know we’re both succeeding when:

In a year, the successful candidate will fully own their projects from start to finish and pride themselves on their ability to counsel their stakeholders effectively. You will have educated more junior colleagues at the speed of business to get them to a place of self-reliance. You will have ownership over the employment legal function and built inroads into other departments, as well as relationships and trust with key stakeholders. You will have developed an understanding of the company's risk tolerance and are guiding in line with that tolerance.

The ideal candidate:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in a US state.
• 4+ years of experience practicing employment law, either at a law firm or in-house, with significant exposure to labor law and human resources issues.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII).
• Experience conducting investigations and managing employment litigation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with HR, management, and external counsel.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior in-house counsel experience or understanding of the culture of working at a tech company vs. a law firm.
• Experience working with organizations with distributed workforces.
• Familiarity with alternative dispute resolution methods.
• Self-starter who can work independently and lead stakeholders to a desired outcome.
• Ability and desire to work with various executives.
• Good sense of humor and relaxed attitude joining a tight-knit small team.

Compensation:

• At Fetch, we offer competitive compensation packages to the exceptional folks we hire. The base salary range for this position is $180,000-$200,000. We also offer all employees equity in Fetch, so that everyone can benefit from Fetch’s growth.

At Fetch, we'll give you the tools to feel healthy, happy and secure through:

• Stock Options for everyone
• 401k Match: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
• Benefits for humans and pets: We offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for everyone including your pets.
• Continuing Education: Fetch provides ten thousand dollars annually in education reimbursement.
• Employee Resource Groups: Take part in employee-led groups that are centered around fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace through events, dialogue and advocacy. The ERGs participate in our Inclusion Council with members of executive leadership.
• Paid Time Off: On top of our flexible PTO, Fetch observes 9 paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day, as well as our year-end week-long break.
• Robust Leave Policies: 18 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers, and a flexible return to work schedule.
• Calvin Care Cash: Employees who are welcoming new family members will also receive a one time $2,000 incentive to assist employees with covering the cost of childcare, clothing, diapers and much more!
• Flexible Work Environment: Collaborate with your team in one of our stunning offices in Madison, Birmingham, or Chicago. Or you can work fully remotely from anywhere in the US. We’ll ensure you are equally equipped with the hardware and software you need to get your job done in the comfort of your home.