Employment Counsel

About the Team

Providing critical support and guidance company-wide, our Legal team has a tangible impact on the entire company's business operations and strategic initiatives. The team values integrity and takes every opportunity to advise and advocate effectively on behalf of GOAT Group and its business goals. As a member of our team, you will work with others who are collaborative, handle a high volume of projects and thrive in a demanding, deadline-driven environment.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Associate Director, Employment, the Employment Counsel will be responsible for providing assistance and expertise with a broad range of domestic and at times global employment-related legal matters. The successful candidate for this Employment Counsel position will be an integral part of the Company’s Employment Law team, working on employment matters from the routine to the cutting edge, affecting the entire GOAT Group operation.

In this role, you will:

• Utilize advanced employment law expertise to provide legal advice and counsel on a broad range of employment matters and develop innovative solutions to strategically manage, prevent, and mitigate employment litigation 
• Research, develop and implement employment law-related compliance procedures and best practices domestically and globally
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of employment-related documents (e.g., employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, bonus letters, etc.)
• Provide critical counsel to the Company’s People team in the development and implementation of employment policies and best practices 
• Advise the Company’s People and Security teams on internal investigations 
• Interface with business stakeholders and external third parties to gather information pertaining to complex legal, technical, and/or sensitive employment issues
• Provide training and advice on key employment law issues
• Manage litigation, demands, audits, and investigations
• Collaborate with and advise other members of the Legal team on a variety of employment issues 
• Keep informed of employment laws and regulations and ensure that appropriate risk management strategies are in place
• Contribute towards the annual and multi-year strategic planning activities of the Legal team and broader organization 

We are looking for:

• Juris doctorate from an accredited top tier law school
• Member in good standing of the California or New York State Bar
• 5+ years of employment law experience at a law firm practicing California and/or New York employment law and federal employment law, including employment counseling 
• Openness and ability to expand knowledge base of international employment practices and laws
• Exemplary critical thinking skills that balances legal nuance with business needs and stakeholder priorities
• Aptitude to think strategically, anticipate potential obstacles, and make informed decisions that align with the team’s objectives and the best interests of the business
• Strong curiosity about the business generally and a willingness to tackle a variety of employment matters
• Ability to provide strategic guidance and oversight related to disciplinary actions, employee accommodations, and internal investigations
• Confident negotiator and advocate of the Company and its principles
• Multi-state employment law experience is beneficial 
• Must possess the highest level of professionalism, work ethic and integrity with the ability to maintain privileged and confidential information
• Excellent analytical, writing and oral communication skills

GOAT Group represents the leading platforms for authentic sneakers, apparel and accessories. Operating four distinct brands–GOAT, Flight Club, Grailed and alias–GOAT Group has a global community of more than 60 million members across 170 countries.

GOAT is the global platform for the greatest products from the past, present and future. Since its founding in 2015, GOAT has become one of the leading and most trusted sneaker platforms in the world, and has expanded to offer apparel and accessories from select emerging, contemporary and iconic brands. Through its unique positioning between the primary and resale markets, the company offers styles across various time periods on its digital platforms and in its retail locations, while delivering products to over 60 million members across 170 countries.

Established in New York City over 15 years ago, Flight Club revolutionized sneaker retail as the original consignment store for rare shoes. Carrying the rarest exclusives and collectible sneakers, Flight Club has evolved from a one-stop sneaker destination, to a cultural hub for sneaker enthusiasts and novices alike. With three brick-and-mortar locations in New York City, Los Angeles and Miami, Flight Club remains the premier source for authentic, rare sneakers.

Founded in 2013, Grailed is the leading community-driven marketplace for rare luxury, streetwear and vintage fashion. The marketplace was built for enthusiasts, by enthusiasts, and features products from brands including Supreme, Raf Simons, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Prada and more. With a highly curated selection of resale pieces including inventory exclusive to the platform, Grailed makes fashion accessible.

The company is backed by strategic investor Foot Locker, Inc. as well as some of the leading names in venture capital including Park West Asset Management, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., Franklin Templeton, Adage Capital Management, Ulysses Management, D1 Capital Partners, Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Matrix Partners, Upfront Ventures, Webb Investment Network and Y Combinator.

GOAT Group will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, if applicable. By applying, you authorize GOAT Group to send you text messages regarding your job application, interview and/or onboarding process, and other job opportunities at GOAT Group. If you are a California resident, please review our California Privacy Rights Notice for Job Applicants. If you are an EU or UK resident, please review our EU / UK Candidate & Employee Privacy Notice.