Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture. 

While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce. 

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business. 

When you feel like you belong, work is no longer work – it's personal. At Paylocity, we believe better employees lead to better companies. Workplaces and cultures that care will build the future, and at Paylocity, we’re doing just that. Join us as we change the future and transform your career! 

There are jobs and then there are careers. Since 1997, Paylocity has been hiring talented people, giving them big challenges, and providing the right resources to help them succeed. Our award-winning culture ensures all employees feel truly welcome, appreciated, and free to be themselves. While other companies talk about it, we make it happen. Join Paylocity and launch your career!

Position Overview

We are seeking to hire an experienced senior employment and litigation attorney to join our legal team. You will be a primary partner to the business on labor, employment, human resources, client disputes and litigation matters. You will oversee all employment and litigation matters. You will also play an important role in shaping policies and processes to help our legal and human resources department’s scale.

Primary Responsibilities 

The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Provide guidance on employment matters including, but not limited to wage and hour policy implications, reasonable accommodations, leaves of absence, compensation plans, employee performance, separations, immigration, pay equity, and employee benefits
• Routinely partner with and provide employment counsel to human resources organization
• Manage, oversee, and develop strategy on all litigation matters at Paylocity
• Advise executive team on litigation strategy and any legal employment matters
• Manage legal professionals focused on employment, litigation, and general areas of the legal organization
• Oversee and manage administrative claims, customer claims, other claims and dispute
• Oversee regulatory, government and administrative body inquiries 
• Provide counsel to sales, marketing, operations, HR and other functions as necessary 
• Independently manage client disputes
• Assist in managing outside counsel budget
• Manage employee related M&A matters
• Oversee international employment-related matters 
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local ordinances related to labor and employment
• Knowledge of key U.S. employment laws including, but not limited to Title VII, ADEA, FCRA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EPA, NLRA and state equivalents 
• Monitor and oversee compliance with new legal developments, rules and regulations as well as industry developments and trends
• Awareness of new or pending federal and state legislation
• Manage investigations in conjunction with human resources 
• Manage responses to third-party requests
• Work cross functionally with HR team to develop, update and implement employment policies
• Provide guidance on restrictive hiring covenants (e.g., non-competes)
• Proactively identify and assess legal risks and opportunities within the labor and employment area and advise accordingly
• Interact with EEOC and state and local EEO agencies on employment matters
• Handle ad-hoc projects across a spectrum of complex business, legal, and strategic issues as needed

Education and Experience

• BBA / BA / BS degree required; JD required + admission to a state / DC bar
• Experience counseling on employment and labor law issues
• General litigation experience 
• 10 years’ experience in employment law and litigation

Physical requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day. 
• Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously.

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better. 

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers. 

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact LeaveBenefits@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.

The pay range for this position is $164,800-$235,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here.opens in a new tab This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careersopens in a new tab.