About sweetgreen
Fresh salads, sourced sustainably for you
Key Highlights
- Over 140 locations across the U.S.
- $365M+ raised from investors like Fidelity
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, California
- Focus on sustainability and local sourcing
Sweetgreen is a fast casual restaurant chain headquartered in Los Angeles, California, specializing in fresh, locally sourced salads and grain bowls. With over 140 locations across the United States, Sweetgreen emphasizes sustainability and healthy eating, serving millions of customers annually. The...
🎁 Benefits
Sweetgreen offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO, health benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Employees enjoy a supportive work environmen...
🌟 Culture
Sweetgreen fosters a culture centered around sustainability and health, encouraging employees to participate in community initiatives and promoting a ...
Legal Counsel • Senior
Overview
sweetgreen is hiring a Senior Counsel for Labor & Employment and Litigation to support the company's legal compliance and growth. You'll work closely with various teams to provide legal advice and manage litigation matters. This role requires strong communication skills and a deep understanding of employment law.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a seasoned legal professional with a strong background in labor and employment law, possessing at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. You have a proven track record of managing litigation and providing sound legal advice to cross-functional teams. Your excellent written and verbal communication skills allow you to simplify complex legal concepts into actionable business-oriented advice. You are adept at balancing legal risks with business objectives, ensuring compliance while supporting the company's growth plans.
You thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with legal, people, operations, and executive teams to drive first-class employment law processes and practices. Your ability to create effective training materials and toolkits demonstrates your commitment to process improvement and sustainability. You are a trusted advisor who can marshal buy-in from stakeholders and drive change within the organization.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be a key member of the Legal Team, supporting sweetgreen's legal compliance and growth initiatives from a labor and employment perspective. You will manage litigation matters, both employment-related and non-employment-related, ensuring that the company navigates legal challenges effectively. Your responsibilities will include providing legal counsel on a broad range of labor and employment law issues, collaborating with various teams to implement best practices, and driving process improvements through training and toolkit creation.
You will partner with members of the Legal, People, Operations, Risk & Safety, and Executive teams to provide comprehensive legal support. Your role will involve simplifying legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders, ensuring that all teams understand the implications of legal decisions. You will also be responsible for developing and delivering training sessions on employment law best practices, fostering a culture of compliance and awareness throughout the organization.
What we offer
At sweetgreen, you will be part of a collegial environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on the company's success. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, allowing you to make a meaningful difference in the organization. Join us in our mission to create a better food system and support our commitment to sustainability and community engagement.
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