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full-timeCounsel, Employment
Brex · New York, New York, United States
Brex is a fintech company that provides an intelligent finance platform, offering corporate cards, banking, and spend management software to global businesses. The Counsel, Employment role serves as a legal partner to the company's People team, focusing on the complex legal needs of a growing, international workforce. Daily responsibilities include providing guidance on performance management, hiring, compensation, leaves of absence, and wage and hour compliance. The role involves drafting and implementing internal employment policies, managing employee disputes and investigations, and coordinating with outside counsel. This position is well-suited for a legal professional with at least five years of experience in employment law who can balance regulatory compliance with the fast-paced, high-growth requirements of a fintech environment. The role requires a candidate capable of navigating multi-jurisdictional employment laws and providing practical, business-oriented solutions to internal stakeholders. Based in New York City, this position operates in a hybrid capacity, requiring three days of in-office presence per week.
Why join us Brex is the intelligent finance platform that enables companies to spend smarter and move faster in more than 200 markets. By combining global corporate cards and banking with intuitive spend management, bill pay, and travel software, Brex enables founders and finance teams to accelerate operations, gain real-time visibility, and control spend effortlessly. Brex’s AI-native automation and world-class service eliminate manual expense and accounting tasks for customers so they can focus on what matters most. Tens of thousands of the world's best companies run on Brex, including DoorDash, Coinbase, Robinhood, Zoom, Plaid, Reddit, and SeatGeek. Working at Brex allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture and believe your potential should only be limited by how big you can dream. We make this a reality by empowering you with the tools, resources, and support you need to grow your career. Legal at Brex The Legal team helps the company grow responsibly, advocating for Brex and for the thousands of growing businesses we serve. We provide strategic advice and guidance to all Brex teams, protect Brex, advise on risk, and represent the company externally, negotiating with partners and interacting with regulators. Reimagining the financial system in a highly regulated environment requires creativity and resourcefulness, and we welcome the challenge. Where you’ll work This role will be based in our New York City office. We are a hybrid environment that combines the energy and connections of being in the office with the benefits and flexibility of working from home. We currently require a minimum of three coordinated days in the office per week, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. As a perk, we also have up to four weeks per year of fully remote work! What you’ll do You’re here to be a trusted legal partner to Brex’s People team, providing practical, business-minded advice on employment matters affecting Brex’s global workforce. Working in close collaboration with senior members of the Legal team, you’ll advise on day-to-day employment issues, help manage employee and contingent worker disputes, and support the development of policies and practices governing Brex employees and contingent workers. This is an opportunity to build deep employment law expertise while supporting a dynamic, high-growth fintech company. Responsibilities Provide business-minded legal guidance and support to Brex’s People team on day-to-day employment issues, including performance management, terminations, recruiting, hiring, leaves of absence, employee accommodations, compensation and benefits, and wage and hour matters Support the development and implementation of policies and practices governing Brex employees and contingent workers, in partnership with the People team and senior Legal team members Assist in managing employment-related complaints, disputes, litigation, investigations, and responses to regulatory inquiries and charges (e.g. EEOC charges) Help manage outside legal counsel retained to assist Brex on employment matters, ensuring their work is efficient and drives value for Brex Identify employment- and contingent worker-related risks and recommend practical solutions for managing and mitigating them Research and analyze employment-related laws that apply in the locations where Brex employees and contingent workers work, including throughout the United States and in Brex’s international office locations, and monitor employment law developments and their potential impact on Brex Support the development and delivery of employment-related training to managers and employees Assist with responses to employee or contingent worker-related subpoenas, personnel records requests, and other information or legal requests and orders Requirements 5+ years of experience counseling on employment law matters at a reputable law firm, an in-house or corporate legal department, or both Experience partnering directly with People / HR functions as their day-to-day legal advisor Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities Practical, problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate a dynamic, fast-paced environment Team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues and business partners to drive meaningful results Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate legal complexity into clear guidance for non-lawyers Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership in good standing of the bar of at least one U.S. state Bonus Points 2+ years of experience at a high-growth tech company Working knowledge of California employment law Exposure to employment law outside the U.S., particularly in jurisdictions where Brex has offices Experience building or delivering employment-related manager training Fi
| Role | Counsel, Employment |
|---|---|
| Company | Brex |
| Location | New York, New York, United States |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-24 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4About Brex
Brex is a finance software platform that provides integrated financial services and software to help businesses manage their operations. The company serves over 35,000 customers, including startups, mid-size companies, and enterprises, as well as ecommerce brands. Its platform offers a suite of tools designed to automate financial workflows, including corporate cards, expense management, bill pay, accounting automation, and banking and treasury services. By utilizing AI-powered controls and integrations, Brex aims to help organizations manage spending, automate manual tasks, and operate globally across more than 120 countries. The platform is designed to support companies through various stages of growth, from initial launch to scaling operations.
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