Employment Counsel

Employment Counsel

at Thumbtack

Remote, United States

A home is the biggest investment most people make, and yet, it doesn’t come with a manual. That’s why we’re building the only app homeowners need to effortlessly manage their homes knowing what to do, when to do it, and who to hire. With Thumbtack, millions of people care for what matters most, and pros earn billions of dollars through our platform. And as one of the fastest-growing companies in a $600B+ industry we must be doing something right.

We are driven by a common goal and the deep satisfaction that comes from knowing our work supports local economies, helps small businesses grow, and brings homeowners peace of mind. We’re seeking people who continually put our purpose first: advocating for pros and customers, embracing change, and choosing teamwork every day.

At Thumbtack, we’re creating a new era of home care. If making an impact and the chance to do good inspires you, join us. Imagine what we’ll build together.

Thumbtack by the Numbers

• Available nationwide in all 3,143 U.S. counties
• 75 million projects started on Thumbtack
• 4 million customers in the last 12 months
• Pros earn billions on our platform
• More than 9 million 5-star reviews for our stellar pros
• 1000+ employees and $3.2 billion valuation (June, 2021)

About the Legal Team

Our legal team is responsible for managing risk across the business while bringing our product and operations to life in a way that is consistent with our mission. We partner with finance, engineering, product, marketing, sales, the people team, operations and more to craft a marketplace that delivers business to our pros while helping millions of customers get their projects done each year. Our job is to enable the company’s performance, while balancing the risk in front of us. We are the Road to Yes, not the slippery slope to No.

About the Role

As an Employment Counsel, you will support the Company and partner across the Legal Function, with a personal emphasis on labor & employment, compliance, and marketplace risk, and other general issues that the Company encounters. Thumbtack attorneys work on a variety of engaging and challenging legal issues each day and the key to this role’s success will be to earn the trust of our business colleagues and provide expeditious, practical legal advice that helps identify and then mitigate risk across our platform.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and support on employee terminations, performance management, investigations, accommodations, and other employment-related matters
• Coordinate and manage employment related projects, including internal process reviews, new policy roll-outs and implementation, regular policy updates and training programs
• Draft and edit employment-related documents, correspondence, agreements and processes
• Provide support on Privacy/Cybersecurity initiatives
• Manage legal risks while providing business oriented solutions
• Communicate and collaborate effectively across teams and various roles to educate colleagues about business and legal risks while enabling Thumbtack’s success

What you’ll need

If you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and we’re looking for someone excited to join the team.

• J.D. with 5+ years of legal experience (in-house experience a plus, e.g., secondment)
• Labor & Employment experience
• Exposure to privacy and cybersecurity laws and compliance
• Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and written/verbal communication skills
• Good judgment and ability to balance risk and productivity in a business environment
• Independently motivated, while collaborative in execution
• Ability and openness to receive constructive feedback and act on same

Thumbtack is a virtual-first company, meaning you can live and work from any one of our approved locations across the United States, Canada or the Philippines.

For candidates living in San Francisco / Bay Area, New York City, or Seattle metros, the expected salary range for the role is currently $180,000 – $245,000. Actual offered salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as calibrated job level, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

For candidates living in all other US locations, the expected salary range for this role is currently $153,000 – $208,250. Actual offered salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as calibrated job level, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Benefits & Perks

• Virtual-first working model coupled with in-person events
• 20+ company-wide holidays including two week-long shutdowns
• Libraries (collaborative workspaces) in San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Toronto, and Manila
• Stipends for remote work support, home office set-up and Thumbtack services (North America)
• WiFi reimbursements
• Cell phone reimbursements (North America)
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being

Learn More About Us

• Life @ Thumbtack Blog
• How Thumbtack is embracing virtual work
• Follow us on LinkedIn
• Meet the pros who inspire us

Thumbtack embraces diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. We also will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law.

Thumbtack is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact: recruitingops@thumbtack.com.

If you are a California resident, please review information regarding your rights under California privacy laws contained in Thumbtack’s Privacy policy available at https://www.thumbtack.com/privacy/ .