Corporate & Employment Counsel II

Overview

A fast-paced cloud software organization is seeking a Corporate and Employment Counsel to join its collaborative legal team. This role involves providing legal support primarily to the People function, as well as the Go-to-Market and Procurement teams. The position requires advising on employment law matters, managing outside counsel, and supporting general corporate legal needs. This is a remote position reporting to a Director of Legal.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment law counsel and legal advice to the People team and other departments with customer-facing responsibilities.
• Support the global Legal and People teams on a wide variety of employment law matters.
• Act as a versatile legal resource by assisting with general corporate matters, commercial contracts, and other legal projects as business needs evolve.
• Collaborate with Legal team members across multiple domestic and international offices to develop employment policies aligned with the broader legal strategy.
• Manage outside counsel, including guidance, staffing, case management, and budget oversight; work closely with outside counsel in Costa Rica and assist with employee relations issues.
• Contribute to improving standard agreements, alternate language playbooks, and internal resource documents related to employment and other legal areas.
• Manage a portfolio of employment matters such as unemployment claims, administrative audits, agency charges, and workers' compensation claims.
• Deliver legal training and guidance to management on legal issues, best practices, and company policies.
• Lead and conduct sensitive internal investigations with empathy, objectivity, and discretion.
• Support general business operations and complete special projects as requested.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in a state bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal practice, preferably including experience at a top-tier employment law firm.
• Substantive experience litigating a wide variety of employment matters, including complex litigation and administrative/agency matters.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for non-legal business partners.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to recommend practical solutions balancing legal and business risks.
• Composure and influence in high-pressure or contentious situations.
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships with legal colleagues and business stakeholders.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to assist others.
• Persistent attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment emphasizing excellence, execution, and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing outside counsel and handling international legal matters.
• Background in conducting internal investigations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $115,000 - $165,000 USD, determined by experience, skills, and location.
• Eligibility for a market-competitive incentive opportunity.
• Employer-subsidized medical, vision, and dental coverage for full-time employees.
• 401(k) match of 50% on contributions up to 6% of eligible pay.
• Monthly stipend to support work and productivity.
• Flexible Time Away program plus sick time off.
• Company-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Up to 24 weeks of parental leave.
• Personal paid volunteer day.
• Professional growth opportunities including access to online courses.
• Company-funded perks such as counseling membership, local retail discounts, and a personal account for the company’s software.
• Teleworking options from any registered U.S. location (role specific).

Location

Remote position based in the United States with teleworking options from any registered U.S. location.