Lead Employment Counsel
The Economist Group
About this role
The Lead Employment Counsel at The Economist Group will lead and manage employment and people-related legal matters worldwide, reporting to the SVP, Legal and partnering closely with the People (HR) team. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws, shaping people-related policies and processes, and overseeing employment disputes and contentious matters. It also supports strategic work on cross-border employment issues, benefits and organisational change while upholding the Group's values.
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About The Economist Group
economistgroup.comThe Economist Group is a global media and intelligence company best known for The Economist magazine and a family of brands that deliver authoritative analysis on international business, politics and world affairs. It combines subscription journalism with data-driven research and forecasting (notably the Economist Intelligence Unit and Economist Impact), plus events, custom research and commercial content services to help organisations make strategic decisions. The Group serves a global audience of business and policy leaders, positioning itself as an independent, evidence-led partner for insight, forecasting and thought leadership.
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About The Economist Group
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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$167k – $224k
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