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<p><i>At Klaviyo, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives each Klaviyo (we call ourselves Klaviyos) brings to our workplace each and every day. We believe everyone deserves a fair shot at success and appreciate the experiences each person brings beyond the traditional job requirements. If you're a close but not exact match with the description, we hope you'll still consider applying. Want to learn more about life at Klaviyo? Visit </i><i>careers.klaviyo.com</i><i> to see how we empower creators to own their own destiny.</i></p>
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<p> Klaviyo is seeking a <b>Director, Employment Counsel</b> with a passion for all things employment to join our Legal Team. As Employment Counsel, you will work in close collaboration with People, Compliance, Finance and other teams across the company to define, collaborate, and advise on employment related matters.</p>
<p><b> How You'll Make a Difference</b></p>
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<li>Provide strategic legal guidance and counseling on a broad spectrum of employment law issues, including talent acquisition, equity, diversity and inclusion, employee relations, performance management, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour, pay equity, internal investigations, compensation and benefits, privacy, contingent workers and immigration</li>
<li>Partner with People team to evaluate, develop and maintain employment and HR policies, procedures and guidelines</li>
<li>Draft and review employment related agreements and templates</li>
<li>Conduct audits, employment classification reviews and support other compliance efforts</li>
<li>Provide guidance on training and education programs for employees and managers</li>
<li>Monitor important developments in employment law in jurisdictions across the country</li>
<li>Investigate and respond to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints, audits, and other employment related inquiries</li>
<li>Support global legal strategies and partner with local counsel to advise on international employment issues</li>
<li>Manage employment-related litigation</li>
<li>Handle other special projects as requested</li>
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<p><b>Who You Are</b></p>
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<li>Minimum 10 years of labor and employment law experience</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of Massachusetts and Federal employment laws and best practices. Knowledge of California employment law is a big plus</li>
<li>JD and membership in at least one state bar (preferably Massachusetts or California).</li>
<li>Employment litigation experience</li>
<li>Global employment law experience preferred</li>
<li>Working knowledge and familiarity with data privacy and protection laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and European General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) a significant plus.</li>
<li>A practical, business-oriented approach and excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex legal concepts into simple, actionable recommendations</li>
<li>High level of integrity, professionalism, intellectual curiosity and willingness to grow</li>
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<p><b> Get to Know Klaviyo</b></p>
<p> Klaviyo is a unified customer platform that gives online brands direct ownership of their consumer data and interactions, empowering them to turn transactions with customers into long-term relationships—at scale. With Klaviyo, brands can combine unlimited customer data with more than 250 native integrations to automate personalized email and SMS communications that make customers feel seen. Klaviyo makes it easy—no need to start from scratch, piece together multiple platforms, or rely on third-party marketplaces and ad networks. From mom-and-pop shops to established companies, innovative brands like Unilever, Living Proof, Solo Stove, Citizen Watches, and more than 90K other paying users leverage Klaviyo to acquire, engage, and retain customers—and grow on their own terms. Learn more at klaviyo.com.</p>
<p><i> Upon request, you can receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role. Requests can be </i><i>submitted here</i><i>. Additional information regarding benefits can be found at </i><i>klaviyorewards.com</i><i>.</i></p>
<p><i> Klaviyo is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, color, religion or religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran or active military status, marital status, criminal record, genetics, retaliation, sexual harassment or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.</i></p>
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