Employment and Litigation Counsel

**About TaskUs: TaskUs is a provider of outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience to fast-growing technology companies, helping its clients represent, protect and grow their brands. Leveraging a cloud-based infrastructure, TaskUs serves clients in the fastest-growing sectors, including social media, e-commerce, gaming, streaming media, food delivery, ride-sharing, HiTech, FinTech, and HealthTech.

The People First culture at TaskUs has enabled the company to expand its workforce to approximately 45,000 employees globally. Presently, we have a presence in twenty-three locations across twelve countries, which include the Philippines, India, and the United States.

It started with one ridiculously good idea to create a different breed of Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO)! We at TaskUs understand that achieving growth for our partners requires a culture of constant motion, exploring new technologies, being ready to handle any challenge at a moment’s notice, and mastering consistency in an ever-changing world.

****What We Offer:**At TaskUs, we prioritize our employees' well-being by offering competitive industry salaries and comprehensive benefits packages. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in the various departments we have established, including Total Rewards, Wellness, HR, and Diversity. We take pride in our inclusive environment and positive impact on the community. Moreover, we actively encourage internal mobility and professional growth at all stages of an employee's career within TaskUs. Join our team today and experience firsthand our dedication to supporting People First.

**About TaskUs: TaskUs is a provider of outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience to fast-growing technology companies, helping its clients represent, protect and grow their brands. Leveraging a cloud-based infrastructure, TaskUs serves clients in the fastest-growing sectors, including social media, e-commerce, gaming, streaming media, food delivery, ride-sharing, HiTech, FinTech, and HealthTech.

TaskUs People First culture has grown the company to have approximately 45K employees worldwide. We are currently in twenty-three locations across twelve countries, including Colombia, Mexico, and the United States.

It started with one ridiculously good idea to create a different breed of Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO)! We at TaskUs understand that achieving growth for our partners requires a culture of constant motion, exploring new technologies, being ready to handle any challenge at a moment’s notice, and mastering consistency in an ever-changing world.

**What We Offer: TaskUs provides world-class benefit packages with competitive industry salaries to all its employees. With well-developed departments, such as Total Rewards, Wellness, HR, and Diversity, we continuously thrive in supporting a People First culture. We are known for our inclusiveness and community impact. We also promote internal mobility and professional development at every step of an employee's career within TaskUs. Come be part of TaskUs that supports People First by applying today!

**What can you expect in an Employment and Litigation Counsel role with TaskUs:

As an Employment and Litigation Counsel you will continue shaping the future of the Legal Department at TaskUs. We are looking for a hands-on attorney to add value to our growing team. The role will report to the Senior Director - Employment and Litigation Counsel . The Employment and Litigation Counsel l will provide broad-based legal counsel support to the Company throughout our growing organization, all in a manner that displays legal excellence, attention to detail, and a proactive and practical approach. This role l will support the different departments of the organization on a variety of day-to-day legal matters that relate to employment and labor issues. The candidate must also have experience and an understanding of how to manage local counsel. This is a great opportunity to become a valued contributor to an established professional and growing team. The position is ideal for an attorney who seeks a diverse set of challenges and enjoys the opportunity to regularly develop new skills and legal/business knowledge while enjoying the support of an amazing team.

**Responsibilities:

• Provide practical legal advice and counseling on a broad spectrum of employment issues, including recruiting practices, employee relations, labor organizing, performance management, terminations and severance, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour, internal investigations, compensation and contingent workers.
• Draft, review and update employment contracts, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Oversee employment claims and litigation matters, with a focus on Latin America.
• Evaluate employment practices and policies at a growing organization.
• Handle employment-related disputes.
• Support compliance efforts.
• Support and advise on the employment law implications of expansion into new markets.
• Source and manage outside counsel on labor and employment matters, including ensuring adherence to Company guidelines and budget.
• Help develop and conduct training for employees and the People Team.
• Evaluate risk, provide advice, and help key business partners to develop strategy on Company initiatives and policies affecting employees
• Monitor legislation, regulations, case law, and government enforcement activities relating to employment issues and provide proactive, strategic advice to the relevant stakeholders as necessary.
• Provide legal support globally as needed.
• Deal with a diverse range of complex matters with limited timeframes.
• Other tasks/responsibilities that may be delegated from time to time.

**Requirements:

• Bar admission or equivalent and in good standing to practice law in your relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience working on complex employment law matters in Spanish-speaking LATAM countries, with Mexico and Colombia experience required, and global familiarity a plus.

2-5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney specializing in employment matters, preferably with a major law-firm or in-house.

• Familiarity with BPO settings and experience with hyper-growth companies is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written command of Spanish and English.
• Strong work ethic, impeccable organization and a creative problem solver.

**Critical Competencies:

• Willingness to learn and support global legal landscapes.

• Operates with a high degree of accuracy with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to manage conflicting priorities while respecting tight deadlines.

• Proven ability to establish professional working relationships with colleagues, internal and external stakeholders.

• A good team player who takes constructive criticisms and seeks process improvement.

• A good sense of humor.

**How We Partner To Protect You: ​TaskUs will neither solicit money from you during your application process nor require any form of payment in order to proceed with your application.

Kindly ensure that you are always in communication with only authorized recruiters of TaskUs.

**DEI:In TaskUs, we believe that innovation and higher performance are brought by people from all walks of life. We welcome applicants of different backgrounds, demographics, and circumstances. Inclusive and equitable practices are our responsibility as a business. TaskUs is committed to providing equal access to opportunities. If you need reasonable accommodation in any part of the hiring process, please let us know.

**EEO:TaskUs is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We celebrate and support diversity; we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. TaskUs people first culture thrives on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, our services, and our community.

We invite you to explore all TaskUs career opportunities and apply through the provided URL [https://www.taskus.com/careers/>.

**How We Partner To Protect You: TaskUs will neither solicit money from you during your application process nor require any form of payment in order to proceed with your application. Kindly ensure that you are always in communication with only authorized recruiters of TaskUs.

**DEI: In TaskUs we believe that innovation and higher performance are brought by people from all walks of life. We welcome applicants of different backgrounds, demographics, and circumstances. Inclusive and equitable practices are our responsibility as a business. TaskUs is committed to providing equal access to opportunities. If you need reasonable accommodations in any part of the hiring process, please let us know.

We invite you to explore all TaskUs career opportunities and apply through the provided URL [https://www.taskus.com/careers/>.