Employment Counsel New York City, New York, United States
The Knot Worldwide Inc., New York, NY, United States
At The Knot Worldwide, we champion celebration - and that starts with celebrating our people. Our employees are passionate dreamers, thoughtful doers, and lifelong learners who power meaningful moments for millions of people around the world. We’re united by authentic connection, shared purpose, and a deep commitment to the global community we serve. Here, flexibility and belonging go hand in hand with high performance. We believe the best ideas come from empowered teams: those who consistently collaborate with intention to design solutions, spark ideas, and drive impact. We inspire, we build, and we celebrate. We dream big, love our users, hustle every day, and always do the right thing to win – together. Our people are at the heart of our success.
As Senior Employment Counsel, reporting to our Global Employment Counsel, you will be our primary advisor on U.S. employment matters and a key partner to our global People team, managing litigation, counseling on day‑to‑day issues, and helping shape policies for 1,700+ employees worldwide.
About the Role and Our Team We’re seeking a Senior Employment Counsel to join our Legal Team, an energetic, solutions‑driven group that navigates diverse legal challenges across multiple jurisdictions. Based in the U.S., you will manage and handle all labor and employment‑related matters for our U.S. employee population, and, together with our Global Employment Counsel, provide employment legal services and support for our international employees in the U.K., EU, India, and LATAM. You will work closely with People Operations, People and Regional Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Culture and Experience teams, reporting to our Global Employment Counsel. This role is ideal for a 9+ year‑qualified attorney who is eager to sharpen their global employment skills in a fast‑paced environment.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary owner of U.S. employment law operation and execution, with matrixed global support in partnership with Global Employment Counsel and local counsel.
Handle, advise, and provide legal support on a broad range of employment issues, for the international scope in the U.K., EU, India, and LATAM, including HR practices, performance management, terminations, recruiting, hiring, background checks, compensation and benefits, leaves and accommodations, wage and hour, consultants and contractors, sales commission and bonus plans, and non‑compete and non‑solicitation agreements.
Provide legal counseling for U.S. federal and state laws on discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Own U.S. employment risk assessments and proactively advise on mitigation strategies aligned with business growth and change initiatives.
Serve as the escalation point for complex, high‑risk U.S. employment matters, including reductions in force, reorganizations, and sensitive terminations.
Advise on workforce transformations, including reorganizations, RIFs, site openings and closures, and post‑merger integration activities, with U.S. leadership responsibility and global coordination as needed.
Manage all aspects of U.S. employment litigation and agency matters, including EEOC, DOL, state agencies, and arbitration, including coordinating with outside counsel as appropriate.
Lead the development, implementation, and governance of U.S. employment policies, playbooks, and manager guidance materials, ensuring scalability and consistency across the organization.
Partner with People leadership on U.S. employment law implications of new programs, benefits, and workplace initiatives.
Create legal training programs and provide training for managers and employees on various employment law issues.
Identify, understand, research, manage, and explain new and changing employment laws impacting our business, and implement appropriate compliance needs.
Assess the implementation of regulatory/law changes such as pay transparency.
Coordinate with Global Employment Counsel and local counsel to ensure alignment and consistency across global employment policies, practices, and risk posture.
Successful Senior Employment Counsel Candidates Have
9+ years of experience as a labor and employment attorney, at both a law firm and in‑house.
Extensive experience with a wide variety of labor and employment matters under U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws, including demonstrable experience with the majority of responsibilities listed above.
Experience with international employment laws, particularly EU, U.K., and/or Mexico, Brazil, India (a plus!).
JD from an accredited U.S. law school (or international equivalent) and member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction with the ability to practice in‑house in New York.
Strong and effective document drafting, negotiating, organizational skills with excellent oral and written communication skills and are detail‑oriented.
Ability to promote and contribute to a collaborative team environment that encourages and supports inclusion to drive innovation and growth and reach the best solutions to complex problems.
Ability to manage and prioritize workload and multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
It’s a Bonus If
Experience with international employment laws.
Fluency in a foreign language, particularly Spanish.
Experience with U.S. and international data privacy and security issues.
Experience with U.S. and/or international immigration matters.
Work Model This role is fully remote and not tied to any specific office location. While there are no regular in‑office requirements, we encourage our remote team members to gather intentionally for key company and team events to stay connected and engaged.
What We Love About You
Commit to our customers:
You act as one team on behalf of our customers. You lead with head and heart, and build what matters for life's most meaningful moments.
Raise the bar:
You define “great” and work backwards. You don't just accept how it's been done, but boldly define how it should be. You are unafraid to innovate, learn, and keep moving forward toward our shared vision.
Be all in:
You believe in our mission and take ownership of your work. You debate openly to reach the best outcomes, speaking with clarity and care, embracing diverse perspectives, then commit fully.
Celebrate impact:
You measure success by the outcomes you create. You hold yourself accountable to delivering value while recognizing progress and the lessons learned along the way. You love to win, together.
What You Love About Us We believe in a wide range of holistic offerings to support our employees so that they can live our values day in and day out. From mental well‑being, physical health and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting the moments that matter, both in and out of the office. We offer flexible vacation, generous parental leave, and prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.
US Notice The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knot Worldwide complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The Knot Worldwide expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Privacy Notice The Knot Worldwide (TKWW) processes your personal data to evaluate your application, based on the legal ground of taking steps prior to entering into a potential employment contract. Only the data strictly necessary for this purpose is collected. In some cases, your data may also be processed based on TKWW’s legitimate interests (e.g., to improve recruitment practices or manage candidate pools). You have the right to access, rectify, or delete your data, and to object to certain uses. To learn more about your rights, please consult our Privacy Policy. If you wish to file a complaint, you may contact the competent data protection authority.
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As Senior Employment Counsel, reporting to our Global Employment Counsel, you will be our primary advisor on U.S. employment matters and a key partner to our global People team, managing litigation, counseling on day‑to‑day issues, and helping shape policies for 1,700+ employees worldwide.
About the Role and Our Team We’re seeking a Senior Employment Counsel to join our Legal Team, an energetic, solutions‑driven group that navigates diverse legal challenges across multiple jurisdictions. Based in the U.S., you will manage and handle all labor and employment‑related matters for our U.S. employee population, and, together with our Global Employment Counsel, provide employment legal services and support for our international employees in the U.K., EU, India, and LATAM. You will work closely with People Operations, People and Regional Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Culture and Experience teams, reporting to our Global Employment Counsel. This role is ideal for a 9+ year‑qualified attorney who is eager to sharpen their global employment skills in a fast‑paced environment.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary owner of U.S. employment law operation and execution, with matrixed global support in partnership with Global Employment Counsel and local counsel.
Handle, advise, and provide legal support on a broad range of employment issues, for the international scope in the U.K., EU, India, and LATAM, including HR practices, performance management, terminations, recruiting, hiring, background checks, compensation and benefits, leaves and accommodations, wage and hour, consultants and contractors, sales commission and bonus plans, and non‑compete and non‑solicitation agreements.
Provide legal counseling for U.S. federal and state laws on discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Own U.S. employment risk assessments and proactively advise on mitigation strategies aligned with business growth and change initiatives.
Serve as the escalation point for complex, high‑risk U.S. employment matters, including reductions in force, reorganizations, and sensitive terminations.
Advise on workforce transformations, including reorganizations, RIFs, site openings and closures, and post‑merger integration activities, with U.S. leadership responsibility and global coordination as needed.
Manage all aspects of U.S. employment litigation and agency matters, including EEOC, DOL, state agencies, and arbitration, including coordinating with outside counsel as appropriate.
Lead the development, implementation, and governance of U.S. employment policies, playbooks, and manager guidance materials, ensuring scalability and consistency across the organization.
Partner with People leadership on U.S. employment law implications of new programs, benefits, and workplace initiatives.
Create legal training programs and provide training for managers and employees on various employment law issues.
Identify, understand, research, manage, and explain new and changing employment laws impacting our business, and implement appropriate compliance needs.
Assess the implementation of regulatory/law changes such as pay transparency.
Coordinate with Global Employment Counsel and local counsel to ensure alignment and consistency across global employment policies, practices, and risk posture.
Successful Senior Employment Counsel Candidates Have
9+ years of experience as a labor and employment attorney, at both a law firm and in‑house.
Extensive experience with a wide variety of labor and employment matters under U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws, including demonstrable experience with the majority of responsibilities listed above.
Experience with international employment laws, particularly EU, U.K., and/or Mexico, Brazil, India (a plus!).
JD from an accredited U.S. law school (or international equivalent) and member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction with the ability to practice in‑house in New York.
Strong and effective document drafting, negotiating, organizational skills with excellent oral and written communication skills and are detail‑oriented.
Ability to promote and contribute to a collaborative team environment that encourages and supports inclusion to drive innovation and growth and reach the best solutions to complex problems.
Ability to manage and prioritize workload and multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
It’s a Bonus If
Experience with international employment laws.
Fluency in a foreign language, particularly Spanish.
Experience with U.S. and international data privacy and security issues.
Experience with U.S. and/or international immigration matters.
Work Model This role is fully remote and not tied to any specific office location. While there are no regular in‑office requirements, we encourage our remote team members to gather intentionally for key company and team events to stay connected and engaged.
What We Love About You
Commit to our customers:
You act as one team on behalf of our customers. You lead with head and heart, and build what matters for life's most meaningful moments.
Raise the bar:
You define “great” and work backwards. You don't just accept how it's been done, but boldly define how it should be. You are unafraid to innovate, learn, and keep moving forward toward our shared vision.
Be all in:
You believe in our mission and take ownership of your work. You debate openly to reach the best outcomes, speaking with clarity and care, embracing diverse perspectives, then commit fully.
Celebrate impact:
You measure success by the outcomes you create. You hold yourself accountable to delivering value while recognizing progress and the lessons learned along the way. You love to win, together.
What You Love About Us We believe in a wide range of holistic offerings to support our employees so that they can live our values day in and day out. From mental well‑being, physical health and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting the moments that matter, both in and out of the office. We offer flexible vacation, generous parental leave, and prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.
US Notice The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knot Worldwide complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The Knot Worldwide expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Privacy Notice The Knot Worldwide (TKWW) processes your personal data to evaluate your application, based on the legal ground of taking steps prior to entering into a potential employment contract. Only the data strictly necessary for this purpose is collected. In some cases, your data may also be processed based on TKWW’s legitimate interests (e.g., to improve recruitment practices or manage candidate pools). You have the right to access, rectify, or delete your data, and to object to certain uses. To learn more about your rights, please consult our Privacy Policy. If you wish to file a complaint, you may contact the competent data protection authority.
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