Job Description:
Rakuten International is a division of Rakuten Group, Inc., a Japanese global technology leader in services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Headquartered in San Mateo, California with more than 4,000 employees worldwide, the Rakuten International business portfolio includes market leaders in e-commerce, digital marketing, advertising, communications and entertainment. We create products and services that provide exceptional value by aligning members and the businesses that want to engage them in a shared community.
You will serve as an established and productive individual contributor, managing defined components of legal projects or processes within your area of responsibility. You will apply practical knowledge of corporate and financial law to support the company's business operations in the online retail broker industry.
Job Summary:
You will be responsible for providing legal counsel on a variety of legal matters, analyzing risks, drafting legal documents, and ensuring compliance. You may collaborate with other departments, and occasionally manage smaller projects or initiatives, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal function.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide labor and employment law support in the United States (with particular focus in California), Canada, Brazil, Europe, Australia, Singapore and other regions as assigned
Take the lead in the strategy and development of legally sound policies and programs in all areas of employment law, including equal employment opportunity, accommodations, pay equity and pay transparency initiatives, family and medical leave, talent acquisition, employee data privacy, contingent workforce, joint employment, wage and hour compliance, immigration, use of artificial intelligence in employment arenas, and acquisitions/divestitures/restructuring due diligence and post-merger integration
Partner with Human Resources and business managers to provide timely, ongoing, thoughtful and thorough legal counsel and strategic guidance related to the management of employee relations issues, such as performance management, employee misconduct and workplace investigations
Lead internal investigations into employee complaints received through company helpline
Manage employment litigation including retention and direction of outside counsel and partnership with applicable Employment Practices Liability insurance carriers
Support business during strategic restructurings and reductions in force when necessary
Conduct commercial review of HR related contracts including those for benefit providers
Draft and manage intercompany agreements for secondment of workers
Evaluate and provide strategic and tactical advice to manage attorney demand letters, complaints, and other employment claims, developing legally sound strategies for the Company's defense of such actions, and negotiating and drafting settlements
Actively monitor trends and analyze labor and employment laws and regulations to develop policy recommendations in partnership with Human Resources
Provide advice and guidance on pending law changes while creating proactive strategies to ensure compliance
Perform risk assessments related to proposed initiatives, corporate activities and industry developments, recommending alternative courses of action to achieve business objectives while limiting liability and risk
Maintain in depth knowledge of Company policies, federal and state legislation
Educate and train Human Resources professionals, operating business managers and others on trends and legal actions which may affect the workplace through written materials or training seminars
Partner with attorneys in the department to address Company-wide employment issues
Support other litigation and legal functions, as needed.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative…