Sr. Legal Counsel, Employment

At JFrog, we're reinventing DevOps to help the world's greatest companies innovate -- and we want you along for the ride. This is a special place with a unique combination of brilliance, spirit and just all-around great people. Here, if you're willing to do more, your career can take off. And since software plays a central role in everyone's lives, you'll be part of an important mission. Thousands of customers, including the majority of the Fortune 100, trust JFrog to manage, accelerate, and secure their software delivery from code to production -- a concept we call "liquid software." Wouldn't it be amazing if you could join us in our journey?

We are looking for a passionate, business-savvy, and resourceful Senior Legal Counsel, Employment to join the legal team. In this role you will focus on U.S. employment-related matters and advise internal stakeholders and our HR team on a wide range of employment issues, including hiring practices, performance management and employment law compliance. We are looking for someone who is well versed in state and federal employment laws and can provide legal advice and practical solutions. This position is based in our Sunnyvale office.

As a Sr. Legal Counsel, Employment in JFrog you will...

• Provide substantive area expertise on a broad range of employment issues in the U.S., including hiring, recruiting, termination, wage and hour, diversity, leave and disability accommodation, employee benefits, discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims, and workplace safety and security.

• Support and collaborate with the U.S. HR team by handling compliance and employee issues, internal investigations, audits, pre-dispute conflicts and other employment matters.

• Draft and review employment-related contracts, such as employment agreements, and severance packages.

• Support and collaborate with the U.S. HR team by handling compliance and employee issues, internal investigations, audits, pre-dispute conflicts and other employment matters.

• Provide legal guidance on the development and update of company policies, training, and procedures in compliance with federal and state employment laws.

• Review and respond to internal claims, demand letters, audits, and other employment-related inquiries or litigation matters.

• Stay abreast of changes in employment laws and regulations to advise the company proactively.

To be a Sr. Legal Counsel, Employment in JFrog you need...

• Strong knowledge and understanding of federal and state employment laws and regulations.

• Current California State bar membership.

• At least 6 years of substantive employment law experience preferably with an in-house legal department.

• Excellent communication skills and business judgement

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to prioritize, manage time, and work in a fast-paced environment.

• High integrity and professionalism.

• Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets preferred.

WHAT JFROG CAN OFFER…

• At JFrog, base salary is only one component of our compensation package.

• This position has a base salary range between $170,000 to $180,000. Base salary will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and location.

• This position also includes an equity package of restricted stock units (RSU). In addition, JFrog employees are eligible to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• JFrog provides employees comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, wellness and much more!

• JFrog embraces hybrid work: 3 days in office / 2 days remote.

• Additionally, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.

JFrog is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other category protected by law.