Employment Counsel

As the Employment Counsel at Figma, your main responsibilities will include providing expert legal advice to the global People organization on critical matters such as recruiting, employee relations, and compensation. You’ll draft and revise employment-related documentation, manage employment litigation, and build scalable employment policies to ensure compliance. Your role is key in fostering a supportive and legally sound work environment.

Candidates applying for the Employment Counsel role at Figma should possess a J.D. and be a member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar. Additionally, having over six years of legal experience specializing in employment law, along with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of compliance requirements, will set you up for success in this position.

Figma supports the Employment Counsel by fostering a collaborative environment where cross-functional teamwork is encouraged. You will have the resources to ensure compliance across various teams and contribute to the development of tools and policies that streamline legal processes. Figma also values a culture of learning, so opportunities for professional growth are readily available.

The compensation for the Employment Counsel position at Figma ranges between $180,000 and $308,000, depending on factors such as location, individual qualifications, and prior relevant experience. Figma also offers equity and a robust benefits package, ensuring a comprehensive compensation structure.

Yes! The Employment Counsel role at Figma can be performed remotely within the United States or at one of our hubs in San Francisco, New York, or Seattle. We understand the importance of flexibility in today’s work environment and aim to accommodate diverse working styles.

In your answer, highlight specific examples of employment law issues you have navigated in your past roles, showing how this experience equips you to offer practical advice to Figma's People organization.

Discuss your strategy in handling litigation, from preparation to implementation. Emphasize your ability to coordinate with outside counsel and how you’ve successfully managed outcomes in past experiences.

Talk about your familiarity with employment laws, how you keep updated on changes, and your experience in developing compliance-driven policies that can easily be implemented company-wide.

Provide a specific instance illustrating your ability to distill complex legal concepts into relatable language. Emphasize the importance of clear communication in fostering understanding among diverse teams.

Outline initiatives you believe are essential for promoting diversity and inclusion, and how your legal expertise can enhance these efforts, aligning with Figma's values.

Explain your methods for prioritization, such as assessing urgency versus importance, and perhaps share tools or techniques you use to stay organized and ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Discuss your process for conducting internal investigations, ensuring confidentiality and fairness. Include your previous experiences and the outcomes that resulted from your thorough approaches.

Share any legal tech tools or software you have utilized that help streamline legal processes, ensuring you support productivity within the legal team at Figma.

Highlight resources you follow, such as legal publications, seminars, or professional organizations, and stress the importance of remaining current to provide Figma with the best legal counsel.

Share your passion for employment law and why you resonate with Figma's mission to make design accessible. Connect your professional values with Figma's culture to make a compelling case for your enthusiasm.