Director Assistant General Counsel (Workforce Integrity & Marketplace Compliance)

Requirements The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in traditional employment law and independent contractor models, along with experience counseling product and business teams in startup environmentsWe're looking for a pragmatic, business-oriented attorney who exercises strong judgment, communicates clearly, and balances legal risk with operational realitiesJ.D. and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction10+ years of experience in employment law, labor issues, and/or marketplace counselingDeep expertise in independent contractor classification and marketplace workforce modelsExperience counseling product and business teams in startup or high-growth technology companiesStrong understanding of traditional employment law and employee relationsExcellent judgment and ability to balance legal risk with business prioritiesStrong communication and cross-functional partnership skills(Desirable) Experience supporting marketplace, gig economy, or platform businesses(Desirable) In-house experience at a technology or startup company(Desirable) Familiarity with global workforce compliance issues(Desirable) Experience building scalable compliance programsWhat the job involves Snorkel is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Director (AGC), Workforce Integrity & Marketplace ComplianceReporting to Snorkel's General Counsel, this role will lead employment, labor, and marketplace compliance strategy across a fast-moving, technology-driven businessThis person will partner closely with Product, Operations, People, Policy, Trust & Safety, and leadership to navigate workforce and marketplace risk while enabling growthAdvise on employment law matters, including employee relations, performance management, accommodations, investigations, wage and hour, and terminationsCounsel People and leadership teams on workforce strategy, organizational risk, and complianceProvide practical guidance on federal, state, and local employment lawsLead legal strategy related to independent contractor classification and marketplace workforce modelsAdvise on marketplace products, onboarding flows, incentives, and contractor programsAssess regulatory and litigation risks tied to platform-based labor modelsBuild scalable governance frameworks that support growth while mitigating workforce riskPartner with Product, Engineering, Operations, Policy, and Trust & Safety teams on product development and operational initiativesTranslate legal requirements into practical business guidanceHelp leadership evaluate tradeoffs between growth, user experience, operational efficiency, and legal exposureDeliver risk-based, solutions-oriented recommendations in fast-moving environmentsMonitor employment and marketplace regulatory developments and advise on business impactSupport investigations, audits, disputes, and regulatory inquiriesDevelop policies, trainings, escalation procedures, and compliance controlsPartner with outside counsel on employment and marketplace matters as needed#J-18808-Ljbffr