Employment Counsel

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

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