Corporate Counsel

Overview

This role is for a Corporate Counsel who will serve as a generalist in-house attorney supporting labor and employment, commercial, compliance, litigation, and regulatory functions primarily for North American operations (U.S. & Canada). The position involves ensuring compliance with federal, state, and international laws across a broad range of legal disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counseling on a wide range of U.S. employment law issues, including background checks, contingent workers, AI, recruiting, equity and inclusion, internal investigations, performance management, executive agreements, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, pay equity, terminations, and reorganizations.
• Offer backup support for EMEA and APAC regions (Australia, India, Singapore).
• Collaborate with other departments to identify, mitigate, and manage compliance and legal risks, including reviewing and revising internal policies and procedures.
• Support HR in developing proactive training programs for staff.
• Manage general litigation matters such as pre-litigation strategy, complaint response, discovery, motions practice, and settlement negotiations.
• Provide legal representation or supervise outside counsel in employment litigation, commercial disputes, government administrative agency charges, audits, and investigations (e.g., EEOC, DOL, OSHA, state/local agencies).
• Enforce contracts with temporary staffing agencies and other contingent labor providers.
• Support export controls and trade sanctions compliance programs, advising on OFAC, EAR, and ITAR requirements, screening obligations, and cross-border transaction reviews.
• Advise and assist with other general legal needs as assigned by the General Counsel.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Member in good standing of a U.S. State Bar or the District of Columbia; California wage and hour experience preferred.
• Ability to work Eastern Standard Time (EST) or Central Standard Time (CST) hours.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably a combination of in-house and law firm experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, independent contractor classification, commercial contracts, export controls, trade sanctions, and data privacy across multiple geographies.
• Solid general litigation experience including employment, commercial, and regulatory matters; experience managing outside counsel and litigation budgets.
• Experience with export controls and trade sanctions compliance (OFAC, EAR, ITAR) preferred; familiarity with cross-border regulatory requirements in a global technology or services environment is a plus.
• Ability to manage a varied docket of legal matters as a generalist in-house attorney.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and assume significant responsibility.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and meet deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $160,000 to $180,000 USD, based on experience, skills, and geographic location.
• Competitive benefits package including unlimited paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement planning options.
• Discounts and perks for tickets, travel, merchandise, and more.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Support for charitable giving with matching contributions and corporate volunteering hours.

Location

• Primarily supporting operations in North America (U.S. & Canada).
• Must be able to work EST or CST hours.