The Impact You’ll Be Contributing to Moloco:

• We are seeking an outstanding attorney with 10+ years of experience in labor and employment law to join our dynamic Legal & Security team.  This role will report to the General Counsel and will be the primary legal business partner for Moloco’s People team.  

  The candidate would be located near our Redwood City, California office and would be expected to be in the office as needed.

The Opportunity:

• Partner with the People team to provide counsel on all employment related issues, including but not limited to employee policies, wage and hour compliance, performance management, leave of absence, discipline and terminations, and internal investigations
• Support the management of employment-related disputes and proactively manage risk to minimize the risk of disputes and litigation 
• Collaborate with the People team in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and training programs to drive compliance
• Draft, maintain, and review U.S. and international templates and policies for employment matters (including employment agreements, contractor agreements, separation agreements, and employee handbooks)
• Strategically resolve employment-related litigation, claims, investigations, subpoenas, etc.
• Actively support the implementation of an ethics and compliance program worldwide, and work with cross-functional stakeholders on the implementation and maintenance of compliance processes, systems and tools
• Monitor activities relating to the corporate standards of ethics and business conduct and respond to related inquiries and reports
• Staying up to date on the latest legal developments in the areas of employment law and ethics & compliance applicable to Moloco’s business
• Ensure thorough and prompt investigation of alleged violations of code of ethics, laws, or regulations in accordance with internal policies
• Actively participate in a collaborative manner in cross-functional business teams to identify, evaluate, and resolve complex business issues and risks

How Do I Know if the Role is Right For Me?

• 10+ years of related labor and employment law experience
• Experience in a fast-paced and dynamic organization 
• Both law firm and in-house experience preferred
• Startup and/or private company experience preferred
• Member in good standing of the California Bar or another bar association with the ability to register as in-house counsel in California
• Broad subject matter expertise in federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and risk assessment
• Strong and effective drafting skills
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
• Experience advising and communicating with executive-level business partners
• Practical business acumen, driving pragmatic business-oriented solutions
• A highly approachable, collegial, and collaborative approach
• Accountable and proactive self-starter, comfortable working independently
• Superb organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once
• Ability to “roll up your sleeves” and ensure effective operations