Paralegal – Junior Employment Legal Counsel

Paralegal /Junior Employment Legal Counsel – US

Location Anywhere (North America)

Type Full time

Department Legal

Who we are and what we do

Deel is a global team that helps businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily. Deel consists of more than two thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries. Our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the Deel platform and our products for customers.

Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the success of Deel’s platform. We deliver the best products and platform features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.

Why should you be part of Deel’s success story?

A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because great talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies.

We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.

After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M last year, doubling our valuation to $12B.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the market leader in international payroll and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in drafting, reviewing employment agreements, commercial agreements, and corporate agreements
• Assisting in providing accurate, relevant, and timely advice on legal topics (e.g., fintech, labor laws, corporate, etc.)
• Assist with the review and negotiation of client and vendor agreements and in furtherance of internal compliance initiatives
• Provide day-to-day proactive employment law counseling and support resolution of HR and legal employment issues
• Handle and assist in a variety of other issues and projects that arise

Requirements:

• 2 years of experience in the legal department of a company or at a law firm
• Legal background or BA studies in a similar field
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

At Deel, you’ll enjoy:

• Computer equipment applicable to your role
• Stock grant opportunities
• Additional perks and benefits based upon your employment status and country
• The ability to choose where you work whether it be your home, the beach, or a WeWork

At Deel, we’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.