Sigma Computing is seeking an experiencedemployment counsel to provide legal guidance on all aspects of employment law across the organization. This role will partner closely with People Operations leadership and business teams to manage risk ensure compliance and support a positive employee experience in a fast-paced high-growth technology environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on employment-related matters including onboarding performance management disciplinary actions terminations and reductions in force;
- Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations (U.S. and if applicable international);
- Draft review and update employment agreements offer letters contractor agreements policies and handbooks;
- Advise on employee relations issues and dispute resolution;
- Manage and oversee outside employment counsel and litigation matters;
- Complete workplace investigations;
- Partner with People Ops (HR) and Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) teams on compliance training and policy implementation;
- Monitor changes in employment law and proactively recommend updates to company practices;
- Support M&A due diligence and integration efforts related to employment matters as needed.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school;
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction;
- 8 years of experience practicing employment law (in-house experience at a technology or SaaS company preferred);
- Workplace investigation training and experience;
- Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws (FLSA ADA FMLA Title VII wage & hour classification etc.);
- Ability to provide practical business-oriented legal advice is essential;
- Workplace investigation training and experience;
- Experience working closely with HR/People teams and senior leadership; and
- Excellent communication judgment and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting global or distributed workforces;
- Familiarity with immigration and mobility considerations in a tech environment;
- Prior experience in a high-growth or startup company; and
- Experience with employment aspects of M&A transactions.
Additional Job details
The base salary range for this position is $150k to $250k annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work at Sigma Computing. This role is eligible for stock options as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
About us:
Sigma is the only cloud analytics and business intelligence tool empowering business teams to break free from the confines of the dashboard explore data for themselves and make better faster decisions. The award-winning software was built to capitalize on the performance power of cloud data warehouses to combine data sources and analyze billions of rows of data instantly via an intuitive spreadsheet-like interface no coding required.
Since launching with its unique interface Sigma Computing has added features such as collaboration tools and embedded analytics capabilities. The most recent product launch included a set of AI tools such asforecasting capabilities an AI copilot and a notebook interface for users who prefer a code-first environment.
Sigma announced its $200M in Series D financing in May 2024 to continue transforming BI through its innovations in AI infrastructure data application development enterprise-wide collaboration and business user adoption. Spark Capital and Avenir Growth Capital co-led the Series D funding round with additional participation from a group of past investors including Snowflake Ventures and Sutter Hill Series D funding raised at a valuation 60% higher than the companys Series C round three years ago promises to further accelerate Sigmas growth.
Come join us!
Benefits For Our Full-Time Employees:
- Equity
- Generous health benefits
- Flexible time off policy. Take the time off you need!
- Paid bonding time for all new parents
- Traditional and Roth 401k
- Commuter and FSA benefits
- Lunch Program
- Dog friendly office
Sigma Computing is an equal opportunity employer.We are committed to building a smart and strong team regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. We look forward to learning how your experience can enable all of us to grow.
Note: We have an in-office work environment in all our offices in SF NYC and London.
Our Privacy Practices
When you submit a job application on this site Sigma processes your personal data for the purposes of evaluating your candidacy for employment at Sigma and as otherwise needed throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Please review Sigmas Candidate Privacy Notice for more details. Please note that your personal data may be transferred to a country other than the one in which it was provided (including to USA the UK and Canada). For any questions related to your personal data please contact .
Sigmas use of AI
This hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement not replace human decision-making.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Sigma Computing is seeking an experiencedemployment counsel to provide legal guidance on all aspects of employment law across the organization. This role will partner closely with People Operations leadership and business teams to manage risk ensure compliance and support a positive employee experie...
Sigma Computing is seeking an experiencedemployment counsel to provide legal guidance on all aspects of employment law across the organization. This role will partner closely with People Operations leadership and business teams to manage risk ensure compliance and support a positive employee experience in a fast-paced high-growth technology environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on employment-related matters including onboarding performance management disciplinary actions terminations and reductions in force;
- Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations (U.S. and if applicable international);
- Draft review and update employment agreements offer letters contractor agreements policies and handbooks;
- Advise on employee relations issues and dispute resolution;
- Manage and oversee outside employment counsel and litigation matters;
- Complete workplace investigations;
- Partner with People Ops (HR) and Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) teams on compliance training and policy implementation;
- Monitor changes in employment law and proactively recommend updates to company practices;
- Support M&A due diligence and integration efforts related to employment matters as needed.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school;
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction;
- 8 years of experience practicing employment law (in-house experience at a technology or SaaS company preferred);
- Workplace investigation training and experience;
- Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws (FLSA ADA FMLA Title VII wage & hour classification etc.);
- Ability to provide practical business-oriented legal advice is essential;
- Workplace investigation training and experience;
- Experience working closely with HR/People teams and senior leadership; and
- Excellent communication judgment and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting global or distributed workforces;
- Familiarity with immigration and mobility considerations in a tech environment;
- Prior experience in a high-growth or startup company; and
- Experience with employment aspects of M&A transactions.
Additional Job details
The base salary range for this position is $150k to $250k annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work at Sigma Computing. This role is eligible for stock options as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
About us:
Sigma is the only cloud analytics and business intelligence tool empowering business teams to break free from the confines of the dashboard explore data for themselves and make better faster decisions. The award-winning software was built to capitalize on the performance power of cloud data warehouses to combine data sources and analyze billions of rows of data instantly via an intuitive spreadsheet-like interface no coding required.
Since launching with its unique interface Sigma Computing has added features such as collaboration tools and embedded analytics capabilities. The most recent product launch included a set of AI tools such asforecasting capabilities an AI copilot and a notebook interface for users who prefer a code-first environment.
Sigma announced its $200M in Series D financing in May 2024 to continue transforming BI through its innovations in AI infrastructure data application development enterprise-wide collaboration and business user adoption. Spark Capital and Avenir Growth Capital co-led the Series D funding round with additional participation from a group of past investors including Snowflake Ventures and Sutter Hill Series D funding raised at a valuation 60% higher than the companys Series C round three years ago promises to further accelerate Sigmas growth.
Come join us!
Benefits For Our Full-Time Employees:
- Equity
- Generous health benefits
- Flexible time off policy. Take the time off you need!
- Paid bonding time for all new parents
- Traditional and Roth 401k
- Commuter and FSA benefits
- Lunch Program
- Dog friendly office
Sigma Computing is an equal opportunity employer.We are committed to building a smart and strong team regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. We look forward to learning how your experience can enable all of us to grow.
Note: We have an in-office work environment in all our offices in SF NYC and London.
Our Privacy Practices
When you submit a job application on this site Sigma processes your personal data for the purposes of evaluating your candidacy for employment at Sigma and as otherwise needed throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Please review Sigmas Candidate Privacy Notice for more details. Please note that your personal data may be transferred to a country other than the one in which it was provided (including to USA the UK and Canada). For any questions related to your personal data please contact .
Sigmas use of AI
This hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement not replace human decision-making.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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