About the RoleIn this function, you will enable business leaders to achieve business results through strategic counsel, problem solving, and risk mitigation. You will need to be customer curious to learn more about the business and its challenges. You’ll need to understand the big picture strategy and speak with candor when working with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive business solutions and in accordance with the law.What You'll Do
Gap Inc. is looking for an experienced employment lawyer to join our Legal organization, reporting to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Employment Law.
You will:
- Proactively identify and assess potential legal and/or reputational risk in support of business partners and recommend practical, creative solutions that balance legal risk with business impact.
- Provide advice and guidance on a variety of employment law matters, including leaves of absence, accommodations, performance management, talent acquisition (including restrictive covenants), pay transparency and organizational restructures.
- Monitor legislation, regulations, case law and government enforcement activities relating to relevant employment law areas, and provide proactive, strategic advice within the employment law group and to relevant business partners.
- Support and collaborate with cross-functional business partners on complex legal matters and special projects to drive and sustain employment law compliance and further the long-term interests of the Company.
Who You Are
- JD Required; Licensed to practice law in the US
- Minimum 6 years of experience focused on employment law
- Proven track record of success partnering with business leaders and providing strategic guidance
- Practical mindset with ability to balance legal risk with business impact
- Able to cut through complexity to distill the most important issues
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate and build consensus across multiple stakeholders and functions
- Able to work independently and cross functionally in a fast-paced environment
What We Do
In 1969, Don and Doris Fisher opened the first Gap store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco. They wanted to make it easier to find a great pair of jeans, and they did. Their denim and records store was a hit, and it grew to become one of the world’s most iconic brands.
Today we’re represented in more than 1400 stores in over 40 countries, and online. We have headquarters in New York, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and, of course, San Francisco.
Our unique aesthetic is optimistic cool, elevated American style. Our clothes are crafted with care, with focused attention to thoughtful design. We believe in staying true to our heritage while creating what’s next.
Don and Doris Fisher always wanted to “do more than sell clothes.” They wanted to support the people who ran their company, to be active in their communities, and to have a positive impact on the world. Their vision helped transform retail, and we’re still following their lead.
We stand for freedom and possibility for all; we champion diverse ideas that transcend generations, geographies and genders.
