Senior Employment Counsel at Intercom

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SaaS, Customer ServiceIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years relevant experience as an attorney with a law firm and in-house legal department
  • Extensive experience in employment law, including litigation management
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of U.S., Ireland, UK and Australia employment laws and regulations
  • Experience in developing and implementing employment policies, programs, compliance initiatives and training
  • Ability to multi-task, handling a variety of legal issues simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, sense of passion to support Intercom’s corporate initiatives, versatility and confidence to take on challenges
  • High level of initiative, flexibility, and adaptability to meet a variety of challenges and priorities
  • Excellent interpersonal skills (inferred from truncated description)

Responsibilities

  • Provide global counseling and subject matter expertise on a broad range of labor and employment issues across multiple jurisdictions (primarily U.S., U.K., Ireland and Australia), including employee policies, performance management, terminations, immigration, wage and hour compliance, employee relations, conflicts of interests and ethics, executive compensation and equity matters
  • Advise on compensation-related matters, including compensation design proposals, commission plans, compliance with pay transparency laws, wage and hour issues, and leveling and job architecture matters
  • Work closely with the Stock Administration, Compensation and Benefits teams to support equity, compensation and benefits programs
  • Manage the resolution of internal ethics and employee relations investigations, administrative claims and litigation matters
  • Stay current on changes to employment laws and regulations, conduct research and provide guidance on potential impacts to the organization
  • Draft, review and help negotiate employment offer letters and contracts, templates, separation agreements, bonus and commission plans and other legal documents related to employment
  • Develop, update and maintain employment policies, handbooks, guidelines, programs and processes that align with legal requirements and best practices, in collaboration with other business stakeholders
  • Develop and deliver training to employees, managers and HR teams on ethics, compliance, investigations and best practices
  • Provide advice and guidance on privacy and data protection involving employees and job applicants
  • Assess legal risks and advise strategic and programmatic initiatives that impact on the global workforce to enable business agility

Skills

Employment Law
Labor Law
Immigration
Wage and Hour Compliance
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Terminations
Executive Compensation
Equity Matters
Pay Transparency
Commission Plans
Global Compliance
HR Policies
Conflicts of Interest
Ethics

Intercom

Customer communication platform for businesses

About Intercom

Intercom provides a customer communication platform that enables businesses to connect with their customers through personalized messaging and automation. The platform includes tools for live chat, email marketing, and customer support, allowing companies to manage interactions in one place. Intercom operates on a subscription model, offering various pricing tiers based on the features and scale needed by clients, which range from small startups to large enterprises across different industries. What sets Intercom apart from its competitors is its integration of multiple communication tools and analytics features, which help businesses assess the effectiveness of their customer engagement strategies. The main goal of Intercom is to enhance customer experience by facilitating better communication between businesses and their customers.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$234.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

We reward our people - All full-time Intercom employees are offered a rewards program that includes competitive base salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.
We love to learn - There are so many opportunities here to learn and build a career. We support employees' growth by offering a wide range of continuing education options, including core skills, management training, and guided learning.
We take employee wellbeing seriously - We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision, as well as employee assistance programs and mental health resources. We also offer flexible time off, significant paid family leave, and more.
The world has changed. So has the way we work - The majority of our employees say they prefer a hybrid model of work—some in-office time, some WFH—so that's our current approach. No matter what, though, we're committed to listening to our team.

Risks

Emerging startups offer similar solutions at lower prices, threatening market share.
Major tech companies' AI advancements may outpace Intercom's offerings.
Stricter data privacy regulations could increase compliance costs for Intercom.

Differentiation

Intercom integrates live chat, email marketing, and support into a single platform.
The platform supports over 600 million monthly active end users globally.
Intercom's analytics tools help businesses measure communication strategy effectiveness.

Upsides

Demand for AI-driven support solutions enhances Intercom's offerings.
Omnichannel communication trends align with Intercom's integrated messaging solutions.
E-commerce expansion drives demand for robust customer support systems like Intercom.

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