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Employment Counsel

IonQ
Location
Remote, US
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Legal
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • JD and an active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction
  • 3–5 years of labor and employment experience, preferably with a foundation built at a law firm
  • Strong command of federal and multi-state employment law
  • Ability to produce clean, practical, signature-ready documents at speed
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and self-directed
  • High business-partner EQ with the ability to give actionable advice to non-lawyers
Nice to have
  • California experience
What the job really is

As Employment Counsel at IonQ, you will be responsible for managing the Labor & Employment legal function, providing daily legal advice to the People and Recruiting teams, and developing documentation and processes to ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Your role will involve drafting lifecycle documents, advising on employee relations, managing performance and exits, and ensuring contractor compliance, all while navigating the complexities of a rapidly scaling company.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
  • Parental/adoption leave
  • Legal insurance
  • Home technology stipend
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the company culture or team dynamics
  • Role involves significant ambiguity and requires self-direction
  • Compensation is variable based on individual factors and market data
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