Assistant General Counsel, Employment-Legal

Job description

CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. Our technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with the most performant, efficient and resilient solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017, CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers covering every region of the US and across Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024.

As the leader in the industry, we thrive in an environment where adaptability and resilience are key. Our culture offers career-defining opportunities for those who excel amid change and challenge. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to make a significant impact, CoreWeave is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry.

CoreWeave powers the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation.

CoreWeave is seeking a dynamic Assistant General Counsel, Employment to join our Legal team. If hired, you will work on a broad range of global employment matters, including talent acquisition, employment agreements and separations, Employers of Record (EORs) and Professional Employment Organizations (PEOs), employee handbooks and policies, leaves of absence, reasonable accommodations, performance management, organizational restructures, M&A integrations, and other matters. You will help ensure that CoreWeave’s employment strategy, programs, and policies are structured to accelerate our business while complying with applicable law in all of our jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate will have experience scaling companies in a high-growth, tech  environment. You will report to the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate, partner closely with the People team, and collaborate frequently with other key stakeholders, including Accounting, Payroll, Tax, Corporate Development and Securities.

You will join a proactive and deeply engaged Legal team that values collaboration and innovative problem-solving. Our Legal and People teams take a practical, efficient, solution-oriented approach to everything we do and help create the best possible experiences for CoreWeave’s workers, leaders, and the stakeholders we support. This is a great opportunity to join CoreWeave’s growing Legal team and work on cutting-edge issues for a global employee population.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day and strategic advice on a variety of global employment law matters, including recruiting, hiring, and terminations, employment and separation documentation, EORs and PEOs, compensation and benefits, leaves of absence, reasonable accommodations, performance management, restrictive covenants, employee classifications, employee litigation, organizational restructures, and M&A integrations.
• Provide timely, business-focused advice and counseling in support of our global workforce strategies and policies in accordance with evolving global laws and regulations.
• Rapidly build trusted and inclusive partnerships with our People team and provide clear insights to address concerns and reach best outcomes.
• Review, interpret, and draft company policies and procedures.
• Monitor legislation, regulations, case law and government enforcement activities relating to relevant employment law areas, and provide proactive, strategic advice to relevant Legal, People, and business partners.
• Help build a robust corporate compliance program, including enhancing and maintaining employment policies, processes, and training programs with scalable frameworks.
• Conduct legal research on a variety of complex employment law issues.
• Work collaboratively to prioritize business objectives and support overall company success.
• Efficiently manage outside counsel.
• Support other projects, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of relevant employment law experience advising on a variety of complex, global workforce issues and best practices.
• Substantial in-house experience at a global tech and/or publicly-traded company, with relevant prior experience from a top law firm.
• Deep subject matter expertise in employment law and experience providing support on a global scale.
• Ability to be the primary in-house attorney on certain employment law projects, including handling multiple matters simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people, collaborate with diverse business groups, and build interdepartmental relationships at all levels, including senior-level executives and members of the Board of Directors.
• Assertion, when appropriate, to challenge and be challenged both internally and with clients in a constructive and respectful way.
• Advanced problem solving skills to quickly digest a problem, evaluate solutions, and then empower others to deliver.
• Excellent drafting, written, verbal communication, project management, legal interpretation, and research skills.
• A commitment to professional conduct, excellence and meticulous attention to detail, sometimes under time pressure.
• Ability to balance legal risk mitigation against key business objectives and risks.
• Ability to manage outside counsel efficiently.
• J.D. degree & membership in at least one state bar (New York, New Jersey, California, Washington, or Washington D.C. preferred).

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $230,000-$260,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What We Offer

The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption

Our Workplace

At CoreWeave, we are committed to operating as a hybrid workplace, offering employees flexibility in how they structure their time between in-office and remote work. We recognize the significance of fostering connections, collaboration, and creativity within our office culture and its positive impact on our business. Our philosophy operating as a hybrid workplace underscores our dedication to enabling employees to tailor work-life balance to their individual preferences.

For those who do not live within 30 miles of one of our offices, we are open to considering remote work for candidates whose skills and experience strongly align with the role. While we prioritize a hybrid work environment for most roles, we understand the importance of flexibility and are open to remote work for specific positions and specialized skill sets. Onboarding is essential to your success. New employees not based out of an office will be invited to attend onboarding training at one of our hubs within their first month of employment. We continue to foster a collaborative environment by bringing teams together quarterly.

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CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: [email protected].