Employment Counsel

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams - People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more - provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Employment Counsel to join Block's dynamic Employment Legal team. You will provide strategic legal guidance on a broad range of employment matters across our global workforce, focusing on supporting the U.S. You'll partner with HR, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with labor and employment laws, mitigate risk, and foster a positive and inclusive workplace. You will report into our Global Employment Counsel Lead and can work remotely within the continental United States.
You Will

• Provide advice and counseling on a broad spectrum of employment law issues in the U.S., with a focus on California laws, including: background checks, contingent workers, AI, recruiting, DEI, internal investigations, internal communications, performance management, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour, pay equity, terminations, reorganizations, redundancies, and role eliminations.
• Investigate and respond to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints, audits, and other employment-related inquiries
• Advise on the employment aspects of special projects, such as corporate reorganizations, restructuring, and M&A (including performing due diligence)
• Conduct training for employees, managers, and the People team
• Keep up-to-date on employment laws and provide timely and proactive updates to stakeholders
• Conduct audits, employment classification reviews, and support other compliance efforts
• Collaborate with stakeholders and manage projects with a team-oriented approach
• Evaluate employment practices and policies
• Draft and review employment related agreements and templates
• Manage outside counsel on employment matters

You Have

• J.D. and admitted to the bar in state of residence
• 5+ years of legal practice in employment law
• High degree of proficiency in U.S. employment laws (especially California)
• Experience as an employment litigator, representing companies in disputes
• Experience analyzing and providing advice on federal, state, and local wage and hour compliance

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page .
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
To find a location's zone designation, please refer to this resource . If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Zone A:
$180,000 - $270,000 USD
Zone B:
$167,400 - $251,200 USD
Zone C:
$158,400 - $237,600 USD
Zone D:
$149,400 - $224,200 USD
Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
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