This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Employment Counsel based in the United States.
This role serves as a key legal partner to a fast-growing global organization, advising on a wide range of employment law matters across multiple jurisdictions. You will act as a trusted advisor to People, HR, Talent Acquisition, and executive leadership teams, helping shape policies and decisions that impact a distributed workforce. The position requires balancing legal risk with business objectives in a dynamic, high-growth technology environment where speed, scalability, and practicality are essential. You will lead guidance on employee relations, workforce planning, compliance, and complex cross-border employment issues across the U.S., Europe, and APAC. The role also involves supporting internal investigations, dispute resolution, and employment-related transactions. This is a highly visible position where your work will directly influence organizational design, employee experience, and global compliance strategy.
Accountabilities:
- Provide strategic legal counsel on a broad range of employment matters including hiring, performance management, employee relations, accommodations, compensation, disciplinary actions, leaves of absence, and terminations
- Advise on workforce planning initiatives such as reorganizations, restructures, and reductions in force, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with business goals
- Partner with People and HR teams to develop, implement, and refine employment policies, procedures, and scalable best practices across the organization
- Monitor and interpret employment law developments across the U.S., Europe, and APAC, ensuring proactive compliance and risk mitigation across jurisdictions
- Lead or support internal workplace investigations involving employee complaints, misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and related issues, ensuring fair and timely resolution
- Manage employment disputes, agency claims, and litigation in collaboration with external counsel while developing strategies to mitigate legal and operational risk
- Review, draft, and negotiate employment-related agreements including offer letters, severance agreements, consulting arrangements, and restrictive covenant agreements
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and international expansion activities from an employment law and workforce integration perspective
- Deliver practical training and guidance to managers, HR teams, and leadership on employment law and compliance best practices
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school with active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
- 6+ years of in-house employment law experience, ideally within a high-growth technology or multinational organization
- Deep expertise in U.S. employment law including federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks
- Demonstrated experience advising on European employment law matters, with exposure to APAC employment frameworks preferred
- Strong background in conducting workplace investigations and managing employment-related disputes or litigation
- Experience supporting cross-border employment issues such as remote work, international hiring, mobility, and employee transfers
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, business-oriented legal advice
- Strong judgment, discretion, and stakeholder management skills in complex, fast-paced environments
- Ability to balance legal risk with commercial priorities while enabling business growth and scalability
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary range of $200,000 to $250,000, plus equity and performance-based compensation
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and families
- Equity participation offering long-term ownership in a high-growth technology organization
- Fully remote work flexibility with global collaboration across time zones
- Paid time off and company holidays supporting rest and work-life balance
- Retirement and financial planning support through savings and equity programs
- Professional development opportunities in a cutting-edge AI-driven environment
- Inclusive, high-growth culture focused on autonomy, impact, and continuous learning