Sr Employment Counsel

Why Vacasa

We started with just one home and an idea: to bring vacation rental homeowners and renters together with smart technology and caring local teams. Today were the largest full-service vacation property management rental company in North America thanks to the people who give us their best every day. Youll fit right in here if youre curious entrepreneurial and thrive in a rapid-growth environment.

Why Legal at Vacasa

We like a challenge. You wont encounter a more unique and complex set of legal issues (almost) anywhere else. As Vacasa continues to grow the curveballs keep we love it. The Vacasa legal team thrives on cross-collaboration and delivering the highest quality guidance to our partners.

Position Summary

This position supports Vacasas Head of Litigation & Disputes to efficiently manage employment-related disputes and litigation. Vacasas Employment Counsel works closely with our people leaders and Human Resources team which includes our recruiting benefits compensation and human resources personnel to advise on labor and employment matters.

This position in 100% remote. Ability to work from home and resides in one of the followings states:AK AL AZ CA CO DE FL GA HI ID IL IN LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MT NC NH NJ NM NV OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI or WY

What Youll do

• Provide legal advice and counseling on various employment issues including: hiring performance management employee and labor relations terminations and other disciplinary actions discrimination and harassment laws leaves of absence and accommodations wage and hour compliance internal investigations and employee communications.
• Develop draft and implement a variety of workplace policies employee training content and employment-related templates and agreements in collaboration with Human Resources and other functions as appropriate.
• Investigate negotiate and resolve pre-litigation claims and administrative charges.
• Support the defense of employment-related litigation including responding to attorney demand letters effectively negotiating the resolution of claims working with outside counsel and making recommendations to Vacasas Head of Litigation & Disputes.
• Monitor employment law changes to help ensure that company policies and practices are compliant.
• Provide training and resources to non-legal staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills youll need

• J.D. with active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• At least 5-8 years experience practicing law.
• A generalist who has experience with labor & employment law and employment litigation in both a law firm and/or in-house setting.
• Experience supporting franchised companies and/or experience advising on employment matters during M&A transactions is desirable.
• Experience with Canadian employment law is a plus.
• A strong work ethic and a drive for innovation.
• Ability to maintain strong working relationships with demanding internal clients with different workstyles and in different locations.
• Proactive and practical problem-solver.
• Detail oriented.
• Confident mature and calm under fire.
• Ability to work efficiently and manage competing priorities.
• Experience working in a legal capacity in hospitality/vacation rental management is a plus.
• Expertise with Google Suite Microsoft Office Excel PowerPoint and online research tools.
• Expertise with eDiscovery matter management and legal billing software.
• West coast hours preferred by not required. Must be willing to travel to Portland HQ if required.
• Sense of humor.

Compensation:

• $142500 - $188800 / year. Actual pay will vary based on a candidates skill experience education and/or location.

What youll get

• Health/dental/vision insurance based on hours worked
• Employer Sponsored & Voluntary Supplemental Benefits based on hours worked
• 401K retirement savings plan with immediate 100% company match on the first 6% you contribute
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts based on hours worked
• Paid Flex Time Off / Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Please visit ourcareers pageto review our full benefits offerings

Vacasa is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants based upon race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age disability genetic information or other classes protected by applicable law. Veterans are encouraged.

Vacasa is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. Possession use or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs in the workplace is prohibited.

An offer of employment for this role will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

#li-remote