Brex

Counsel, Employment

Brex · Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Posted 15 days ago · $189,000 - $230,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
15 days
Brex's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
90% of Brex's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Brex
low
0 stale, 16 reposted of 288 open
Hiring momentum
397 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

In this role as Counsel, Employment at Brex, you will serve as a legal partner to the People team, providing guidance on various employment matters affecting the company's global workforce. Your responsibilities will include advising on performance management, terminations, and employee accommodations, as well as managing disputes and developing policies. This position offers the chance to deepen your expertise in employment law while working in a dynamic fintech environment.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Brex as an employer.

What you need

  • 5+ years of experience counseling on employment law matters at a reputable law firm, an in-house or corporate legal department, or both
  • Experience partnering directly with People / HR functions as their day-to-day legal advisor
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities
  • Practical, problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues and business partners to drive meaningful results
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate legal complexity into clear guidance for non-lawyers

Nice to have

  • 2+ years of experience at a high-growth tech company
  • Working knowledge of California employment law
  • Exposure to employment law outside the U.S., particularly in jurisdictions where Brex has offices
  • Experience building or delivering employment-related manager training
  • Financial services or other highly regulated industry experience

What you get

  • Up to four weeks per year of fully remote work
  • Hybrid work environment requiring a minimum of three coordinated days in the office per week

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of a mentorship program or career development opportunities
  • The role may involve managing outside legal counsel, which could impact workload and priorities
  • The position requires navigating a highly regulated environment, which may add complexity to legal guidance

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Listed by Brex on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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