Why Glassdoor?
When you work for Glassdoor, you help people everywhere get ahead in work and life. That’s because we’re moving fast to become the leading community for workplace conversations. Every day, we foster radical transparency by giving professionals a platform to connect authentically and anonymously. Think real talk with real people — plus company reviews and ratings, salary info, job listings and more.
Join us as we make worklife better, together.
About the Role
We are looking for a part-time (up to 20 hours per week), US-based* remote, independent contractor to serve as temporary support Employment & Litigation Counsel. This contractor will be a key member of Glassdoor's Legal team for a temporary 6-month contract. There may be opportunities for contract extension based on performance and business needs, but it cannot be guaranteed.
*Must reside in AL, AZ, DC, FL, IA, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NY, SC, SD, or TX.
What You'll Do
Employment and Labor:
- Work independently to support our People, Places, and Experiences team (HR) on legislation and regulatory updates and review or propose changes to policies and documents
- Conduct legal research on employment-law-related issues as needed based on your discretion and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Draft and review employment-related documents, including contracts, policies, and procedures
- Advise on employment disputes and investigations
- Provide regular legal advice on issues such as leaves of absence, workplace accommodations, terminations, investigations, discipline, wage and hour, and related matters.
Litigation:
- Manage and respond to litigation matters, including drafting subpoena responses and reviewing pleadings and motions prepared by outside counsel
- Collaborate with outside counsel on litigation strategy and case management
- Assist outside counsel in the preparation of evidence for court submissions
- Independently manage demand letter responses
Additionally, there may be opportunities to take on other legal work outside of these areas, fulfilling commercial and corporate legal needs.
What You'll Bring
- A commitment to add to our culture of DEI
- JD degree (or non-US equivalent). Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the state or province in which the position is located.
- 5-7+ years of experience as an attorney, preferably in an in-house environment
- California employment law experience preferred; experience with Canadian, Irish, and UK employment law is a significant plus.
- Experience with litigation, subpoena response, and first amendment issues.
- Experience with user-generated content, social media, or similar industries is a strong plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational capabilities
- Ability to work independently and manage employment and litigation issues without oversight.
Compensation
Base Salary Range*: $100 per hour
Our Commitments
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Come as you are: At Glassdoor diversity is not a slogan; it’s a core factor in our success. We welcome your background, experience and ideas because you help us understand and better serve our world. You make us stronger.
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Grow your career: Glassdoor is small enough for you to see the impact of your contributions, while large enough to offer significant resources and endless opportunities to grow. This is a great place to make a career.
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Find your people: Ask anyone who works here: it’s the people who make the difference. We are a group of well-rounded humans who support one another and work hard together to bring the Glassdoor mission to life.
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Discover flexibility: With flexible hours and a where-to-work policy, Glassdoor allows you to take on professional and personal responsibilities — enhancing both productivity and your well-being.
Glassdoor is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran or military status or any other category protected under the law. Glassdoor is an equal opportunity employer; committed to creating a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
Where-to-Work Policy
Being a remote-first company, Glassdoor employees can live anywhere Glassdoor is a registered company. Requests to move must be approved by an employee’s manager and the People team. While we will try our best to support relocation requests, some requests may not be approved due to various tax, legal, or other restrictions.
Enjoy Remote and Explore: Employees authorized to work in their current location may Work Away for up to a total of 30 (thirty) working days in a calendar year without permanent relocation and compensation change. Employees on visas may work Work Away for up to a total of 20 (twenty) working days in a calendar year without permanent relocation and compensation change. The amount of time and location for Work Away must be approved by the employee’s manager and People Operations team at least two (2) weeks in advance of travel.
