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Senior Counsel

Snap Inc.

18 Jun 2023

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Job Description
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.


The Legal & Policy Team is Snap’s dedicated in-house law firm, policy consultant, lobbyist, thought partner, and all-around advisor. We help Snap do the right thing the right way, make better decisions, understand and manage risks, and creatively navigate challenges, both external and internal.We value the power of diversity, as we continually strive to build an innovative and inclusive leadership culture centered on Snap’s values of Kind, Smart, and Creative.


We’re looking for a Senior Counsel to join Snap’s Employment Legal team!


What you’ll do:


  • Provide employment law counseling, advice, and day-to-day support for the People Team globally, with a focus on the APAC region
  • Guide and advise on the development and implementation of employment policies and practices (including hiring practices, performance management, employee relations, internal investigations, terminations, leaves of absence, works councils, working time, compensation, and benefits) to ensure best practices and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including the Legal and Executive teams, to provide strategic, business-oriented employment legal guidance for successful execution of company initiatives
  • Collaborate with the People team to generate training on employment law topics to improve internal processes
  • Provide legal guidelines and support regarding the company’s contingent workforce and agency workers
  • Handle and resolve escalated employment-related disputes and investigations
  • Manage the full range of employment litigation and regulatory matters, including the management of external counsel where appropriate
  • Support merger and acquisition transactions and related integration of employees
  • Draft and revise employment-related agreements (including employment agreements, confidentiality and intellectual property agreements, and settlement agreements), and train the People team on usage of appropriate templates


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:


  • Outstanding written and verbal communication and analytical skills with demonstrated strategic thinking and risk analysis
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and business judgment with a dedication to teamwork, integrity, and collegiality
  • Proven track record to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexible and willing to approach legal challenges with an entrepreneurial mentality


Minimum Qualifications:


  • A recognised professional qualification from an accredited legal body
  • Minimum of 8 years’ post-qualification employment legal experience, with at least 3 years at a highly reputable law firm
  • Valid active license and registration
  • Experience with employment counseling and litigation in the APAC region


Preferred Qualifications:


  • In-house experience at a multinational company
  • Global employment law experience
  • M&A experience


"Default Together" Policy at Snap:


At Snap we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office at least 80% of the time (an average of 4 days per week). Our policy may change from time to time.


If you are not based in the same location(s) listed for this role and are open to relocation, we encourage you to apply to take advantage of our generous relocation policy.


At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at accommodations-ext@snap.com .


Our Benefits : Snap is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

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