Counsel, Employment & Labor

Overview

Joby Aviation is developing innovative electric air taxis and is looking for a Counsel, Labor & Employment to advise on employment, labor, and benefit matters. The role collaborates across Legal and People teams and supports high-impact projects.

Responsibilities

Advise on employment and labor related matters, including terminations, performance management, investigations, accommodations, and other workplace issues.

Lead and support employment-related initiatives such as policy development, process improvements, and training programs.

Lead and support employment-related litigation matters.

Draft, review, and refine employment-related documents, including agreements, policies, and internal communications.

Partner on privacy and cybersecurity initiatives impacting employees and workplace operations.

Advise on employee benefits related matters, including equity incentive programs.

Collaborate cross-functionally to educate teams on legal considerations related to employment and benefits matters, driving aligned and informed decision-making.

Work closely with other members of the legal department on cross-functional initiatives, including support for M&A.

Partner with People team and other legal team members to deliver / manage employee training.

Manage outside counsel in related matters, including local counsel for international jurisdictions.

Required

J.D. from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in the U.S.

5+ years of total legal experience in labor and employment at a top-tier law firm and a large in-house legal department.

Desired

Experience counseling clients on labor and employment matters.

Proven track record of providing thoughtful, legal, and strategic guidance to senior leaders.

Experience forging relationships and advising leaders and key stakeholders across global companies.

Proven attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Comfortable with hands-on execution and detail as well as developing big-picture strategies.

Strong communication skills.

Direct, action-oriented approach to solving problems.

Experience performing compliance audits with company programs and policies.

The ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment and comfortable juggling multiple projects in a time-sensitive manner.

A team-oriented mentality, humility, and a healthy sense of humor.

Experience and aptitude in other legal areas including litigation, privacy, and risk management.

Experience with workers' compensation matters and other employment-related insurance matters.

Experience with organized labor matters.

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $153,000 – $204,100 / yr. The compensation package offered will be determined by location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

Joby offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Location

Santa Cruz, CA

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