Corporate Counsel – Employment Law

Overview

A leading digital healthcare company is seeking a Corporate Counsel specializing in Employment Law to join their Legal Department. This role reports to the Senior Director, Legal – Corporate, and involves providing legal counsel and strategic advice on all aspects of employment law across U.S. and international locations.

Responsibilities

Employment Law

• Serve as the primary in-house employment law counsel, advising HR, management, and business leaders on a wide range of employment matters including hiring, onboarding, and executive compensation.
• Advise on employment issues involving international subsidiaries and employees in Europe and Asia, coordinating with local counsel as needed.
• Provide guidance on federal, state, and local employment laws such as Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, and state equivalents.
• Counsel on leave of absence programs, accommodation requests, and compliance with ADA and FMLA.
• Advise on wage and hour compliance, employee classification, and pay equity.
• Support cross-border employment matters including expatriate and secondment arrangements, international hiring, terminations, and restructuring.
• Partner with HR to develop, implement, and revise employment policies, employee handbooks, and workplace compliance programs.
• Advise on executive employment agreements, offer letters, severance arrangements, and non-competition/non-solicitation agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and vendor agreements supporting HR and business operations.
• Support compensation-related disclosures in public filings such as proxy statements.
• Provide employment law advice and due diligence support for M&A transactions.

Workplace Compliance and Training

• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting employment law and advise on compliance and policy updates.
• Design and deliver employment law training programs for HR professionals, managers, and employees on topics including anti-harassment, workplace conduct, leave management, and wage and hour compliance.
• Support audits and compliance reviews of employment practices, including I-9 and immigration-related compliance.
• Collaborate with HR and Benefits on compliance matters related to employee benefit plans, including ERISA and ACA considerations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of employment law experience, preferably combining law firm and in-house roles.
• Extensive experience advising on employee relations, workplace investigations, leaves of absence, wage and hour compliance, and separations.
• Experience managing employment litigation and government agency proceedings, including oversight of outside counsel.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and build effective relationships with HR and business partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex legal issues into clear guidance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house employment law experience at a public company, preferably in healthcare technology, medical device, or digital health sectors.
• Experience advising on employment matters in international jurisdictions, especially EU or APAC.
• Familiarity with immigration-related employment compliance, including I-9 and visa sponsorship processes.
• Experience with employment aspects of M&A transactions, including HR due diligence and workforce integration.

Reporting Structure

This position reports directly to the Senior Director, Legal – Corporate and collaborates closely with Human Resources, Finance, Business Operations, and senior management on employment-related matters.

Location

Remote - United States

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay range: $158,000.00 - $206,000.00
• Actual compensation may vary based on knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process.