Employment Counsel at Braze

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

235000.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Law Degree, Employment Law, Communication Skills, Collaboration Skills, Legal Risk Evaluation, Policy Drafting, Training Development, Internal Investigations, Regulatory Submissions, Service-Oriented Attitude, Organizational Skills, Prioritization Skills, Deadline Management, Knowledge Of Employment Laws, Negotiation Skills, Autonomy

Industry

Software Development

Description

At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization. To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture. If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you. Braze is seeking an AMER Employment Counsel to join its dynamic and high-performing legal team. This position will sit in New York. In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as a counselor and advisor to the People team, the Legal team, and senior management and work on a broad range of employment matters in a rapidly growing company. WHAT YOU’LL DO Provide counsel to the People team and business leaders with a primary focus on employment matters arising in the United States, Canada, and Brazil Advise on a wide range of issues, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, performance and absenteeism management, leaves, disciplinary action, reductions in force, restructurings, terminations, discrimination, harassment, pay equity, mergers and acquisitions, employee covenants, accommodations, worker classifications, and setting up in new countries Evaluate and communicate legal risks associated with complaints, grievances, and other legal matters Handle pre-litigation employment claims and settlement negotiations and oversee and partner with outside counsel on employment litigation Draft and review employment-related policies and agreements (e.g., employment contracts, confidentiality agreements, separation agreements, settlement agreements, and employee policies and handbooks) Develop employment-related training programs, and train the People team and business leaders on employment-related matters Oversee and occasionally conduct internal employment investigations involving alleged violations of law Monitor and draft submissions to regulatory agencies that involve employment-related reporting obligations WHO YOU ARE Law degree At least 5 years of combined experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department, preferably as an employment lawyer for a technology company Strong working knowledge and expertise of the employment laws in the United States. Working knowledge of employment laws in Canada, Brazil, and other LatAm countries is a plus Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build close partnerships with business and legal stakeholders Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage deadlines Ability to translate legal requirements into understandable risk-based recommendations for the business and legal functions Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $160,000 and $235,000/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $186,000 and $278,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, Braze offers full- and part- time employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that all Braze employees own a piece of our company. WHAT WE OFFER Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country here. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment. From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as: Competitive compensation that may include equity Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans Flexible paid time off Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work® ABOUT BRAZE Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging.™ Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty. Braze is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore. In 2025, we were recognized as one of Built In’s Best Places to Work. In 2024, we were included in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For (Top 10%) and recognized in Great Place to Work’s Fortune Best Medium Workplaces, Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology, Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents, and Fortune Best Workplaces for Women. Additionally, we were featured in Great Place to Work UK’s Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Europe, Best Workplaces for Development, Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Best Workplaces for Women, and Best Workplaces in Technology. You’ll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, São Paulo, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo – not to mention our employees in nearly 50 remote locations. BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization. Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you. We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you. Please see our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.

Responsibilities

Provide counsel to the People team and business leaders on employment matters across multiple countries. Handle pre-litigation claims, oversee employment litigation, and develop training programs for the People team.