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.
THE ROLE
Braze is seeking an APAC Employment Counsel to join its dynamic and high-performing legal team. This position will sit in Singapore and report to the Senior Director, Global Head of Litigation and Employment Law, based 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, with a particular focus on employment matters arising in Asia Pacific.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Provide counsel to the People team and business leaders on employment matters in non-U.S. jurisdictions with a particular focus on Asia Pacific employment matters, including in Singapore, Australia, Japan, Indonesia, and South Korea.
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 in a multinational company
Familiar with and have working knowledge of the employment laws in various Asia-Pacific jurisdictions, including Singapore employment laws. Having working knowledge of employment laws in Australia, South Korea, Japan, or Indonesia 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
Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English. Fluency in Japanese, Korean, or Bahasa Indonesia is a plus.
Ability to occasionally travel in the APAC region
Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude
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WHAT WE OFFER
Details of these benefits plan will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. Benefits may vary by location.
From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering flexible environments, we've got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony.
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 tuition reimbursement
Community engagement opportunities throughout the year, including an annual company wide Volunteer Week
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 a leading customer engagement platform that powers lasting connections between consumers and brands they love. 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 and Singapore. We ranked #3 on Great Place to Work UK's 2024 Best Workplaces (Large), #3 on Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (Medium), #4 on Great Place to Work's 2023 Best Workplaces in Europe (Medium), #10 on Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces for Women (Large), #19 on Fortune's 2023 Best Workplaces in New York (Large). We were also featured in Built In's 2024 Best Places to Work, U.S. News Best Technology Companies to Work For, and Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces in Tech.
You'll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Chicago, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, 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.
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