Who we are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which allows businesses that depend on physical operations to harness IoT (Internet of Things) data to develop actionable business insights and improve their operations. Founded in San Francisco in 2015, we now employ more than 1,800 people globally and have over 1.5 million active devices. Samsara also went public in December 2021 and we’re just getting started.
Recent awards we’ve won include:
- #2 in the Financial Times’ Fastest Growing Companies in Americas list 2021
- Named as a Best Place to Work in Built In 2022
- #19 in the Forbes Cloud 100 2021
- IoT Analytics Company of the Year in 2022’s IoT Breakthrough Winners
- Forbes Advisor named us the Best Solution for Large Companies - Fleet management software for 2022!
We're driving change in industries that are yet to fully embrace digital transformation. Physical operations make up a massive slice of the global economy but haven’t benefited from innovation and actionable information in the way that other sectors have. The potential for scale and impact is huge.
About the role:
Samsara is expanding globally and hiring its second Employment Counsel. The ideal candidate will provide practical counsel on all issues affecting the employment relationship, regularly create policies and training materials, manage litigation and agency complaints, and stay current with employment regulations and trends. The role requires strong knowledge of US employment laws. International experience in Mexico, Canada, EMEA, and APAC is a plus. While employment counseling is the focus, the person will also work on projects with cross-functional partners in sales, equity, product, litigation, and regulatory.
Samsara values independent yet collaborative individuals who excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, can work across multiple teams and on multiple projects, can take in many inputs and communicate practical advice, have great interpersonal skills, and are comfortable in stressful situations.
In this role, you will:
- Provide counseling on all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, performance management and discipline, employee mobility, compensation and benefits, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour, investigations, and contractor/contingent workforce issues.
- Work with cross-functional partners to evaluate employment practices, policies, and processes to ensure compliance with multijurisdictional laws.
- Investigate and respond to claims, complaints, audits, and other employment-related inquiries.
- Manage employment litigation, including case strategy and communications with external counsel and internal stakeholders.
- Provide advice on expansion to various countries in EMEA and APAC, driving the employment function.
- Stay current with labor and employment regulations, trends and best practices and provide forward thinking and actionable advice to key internal stakeholders.
- Support ad hoc legal requests of almost every size, practice group, and type as needed.
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Attorney in good standing in the United States.
- 2+ years of labor and employment experience, with prior in-house experience at a high growth startup preferred.
- In depth knowledge of US employment laws and regulations, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA/CFRA, EEO, NLRA, wage and hour laws (Cal. Labor Code/FLSA) and other federal and local laws.
- Knowledge and experience with international employment laws and regulations (Canada, Mexico, EMEA, APAC) a plus.
- Experience resolving complex and sensitive employee relations and compliance issues.
- Ability to independently identify issues and develop solutions to employment-related matters.
- Highly proactive self-starter who delivers quality work on time.
- Humble, adaptable and flexible, with a growth mindset and desire to work on a variety of matters
- Builder of strong working cross-functional relationships.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, legal research skills, and interpersonal skills.
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background, race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, etc. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
US Only: Please note that Samsara’s COVID-19 vaccination policy requires all team members who will be meeting in person for business or working from one of our offices to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit regular testing. People who cannot be vaccinated for qualifying medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, and other legally protected categories, may request an accommodation.
Benefits
Our target total compensation market position is in the top 25% of all software and hardware companies. Our full time employees receive an above market-rate salary, an outstanding equity offering, employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, personal development, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we have adopted a flexible way of working, enabling teams and individuals to do their best work, regardless of where they’re based. We value in-person collaboration and know a change of scenery and quiet space to work is welcomed from time to time, but also appreciate that the world of work has changed. Our offices remain open for those who prefer to collaborate or work in-office, but we also encourage fully remote applicants.
