Description & Requirements
Employment Legal Counsel
Who We Are
At lululemon, we work together to elevate the world. We set audacious goals, nurture big growth and engineer innovative products that allow people to feel—and perform—their best. To us, leadership is more than a role or title—it’s a way of being. We are all leaders, committed to growth and results.
Together, we’re co-creating a future that otherwise wouldn’t exist. To do that, we’re looking for people who unite diverse perspectives to lean into bold visions. Who strive to be better than they were yesterday. Who are all in, in everything they do.
We’re looking for you. Join us
About This Team
We are self-described “legal outliers." Our vision is to inspire and educate, provide value from beginning to end and create an environment where work enriches life, and life enriches work. We believe in “the sweat life" - sweat, relationships and personal development - and we live it every day. Specifically for the Privacy Team: At lululemon, we recognize that a key to our business is building and maintaining the trust of our guests, partners, and employees.
a day in the life: what you’ll do
Employment Legal Counsel
Who We Are
At lululemon, we work together to elevate the world. We set audacious goals, nurture big growth and engineer innovative products that allow people to feel—and perform—their best. To us, leadership is more than a role or title—it’s a way of being. We are all leaders, committed to growth and results.
Together, we’re co-creating a future that otherwise wouldn’t exist. To do that, we’re looking for people who unite diverse perspectives to lean into bold visions. Who strive to be better than they were yesterday. Who are all in, in everything they do.
We’re looking for you. Join us
About This Team
We are self-described “legal outliers." Our vision is to inspire and educate, provide value from beginning to end and create an environment where work enriches life, and life enriches work. We believe in “the sweat life" - sweat, relationships and personal development - and we live it every day. Specifically for the Privacy Team: At lululemon, we recognize that a key to our business is building and maintaining the trust of our guests, partners, and employees.
a day in the life: what you’ll do
- Provide counsel to and work closely with North American Human Resources (or what we call “People & Culture”) on a broad range of Global employment matters, including recruiting, hiring, benefits, compensation, employee relations, discipline, terminations, investigations, harassment, discrimination, wage and hour compliance, and strategies for managing risk around employment matters.
- Your attention to detail is paramount and you are able to sift through the weeds to find the really important stuff that matters; you will assist in drafting, reviewing and revising all our employment-contracts, policies and other legal documents.
- Your creative, flexible and adaptable work style helps you to collaborate cross-functionally, working with in-house counsel, outside counsel, our People & Culture team and others to gather, research, analyze, and produce information responsive and/or related to subpoenas, investigations, litigation, and other HR issues.
- Review and monitor law developments, advise business partners as necessary and address potential impact and risk to the company.
- Provide guidance and recommendations to business partners on appropriate current and pending legislation.
- Provide counsel on-related disputes, including managing external counsel where appropriate and coordinating with appropriate internal teams to defend such matters.
- Help counsel the business with respect to applicable legal matters.
- Develop and maintain company-wide guidelines and practices on applicable legal matters.
- Manage operational components for company compliance.
- Deliver components of department roadmap to further legal capability maturity.
Qualifications
- J.D. or bachelor’s degree in law from an accredited institution Admission into the bar of practice, or the ability to register as in-house counsel.
- Admission into the bar of practice, or the ability to register as in-house counsel.
- 3+ years of employment legal experience as a practicing attorney (prior in-house experience preferred).
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Keen attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and excellent organizational skills.
- Good judgment with an understanding of when to ask for guidance or input.
- Excellent analytical, written, verbal, research, and communication skills.
- Solid understanding of the difference between remote and real risks.
- Extensive knowledge of California labor laws and regulations Some employment or general litigation experience is an asset.
- Experience with Immigration Law is preferred.
must haves
- Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
- Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
- Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
- Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.