Cross-Border Of Counsel

Overview

This role is part of a cross-border practice focused on global employment advice and counsel. The employer is seeking an entrepreneurial, creative, and experienced Associate to advise multinational companies of all sizes on labor and employment needs worldwide, including a full range of international employment issues unique to global workforces.

This position is fully REMOTE.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with the applicable fair chance ordinances and in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment law advice and counsel to clients with global workforces
• Advise on international employment issues where multiple, and potentially conflicting, laws may apply
• Develop risk-based and practical solutions to novel and complex legal issues
• Manage a high volume of projects simultaneously, with frequent task-switching and multitasking
• Communicate effectively through clear written and verbal guidance
• Seek supervision when needed while operating independently across assignments
• Use virtual communications and productivity tools to support client work and collaboration

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Must be and remain licensed to practice law in the United States location in which they are located, and in good standing
• During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice
• 3+ years of relevant employment law experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (a writing sample is required; business-centric advice is strongly preferred)
• Experience with at least one of the following (multiple is strongly preferred):
  • Advice and counsel
  • In-house and/or
  • Management-side employment litigation
• Excellent analytical, “outside-the-box” critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills
• Native language speaking ability and/or fluency in a language other than English is a strong plus
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, workflow management, and virtual communications technology platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Slack, Smartsheet, Excel, Word, iManage)

Preferred Qualifications

• Business-centric writing demonstrated in the required writing sample
• Experience across multiple areas from the list under Requirements
• Fluency in a language other than English

Compensation & Benefits

Wage Transparency (Expected Salary Ranges)

In accordance with applicable wage transparency laws, the expected salary range is:

• Colorado: $185,000 to $240,000
• New York: $230,000 to $300,000
• California: $185,000 to $300,000
• Washington: $205,000 to $275,000
• DC: $205,000 to $275,000
• Maryland (Baltimore): $185,000 to $240,000
• Illinois: $205,000 to $275,000
• Massachusetts: $205,000 to $275,000
• Minnesota: $157,500 to $200,000
• New Jersey: $205,000 to $275,000

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

This position qualifies for the benefits described below.

The application deadline for this position is December 31, 2026.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development programs, including an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat
• CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement
• Several competitive annual bonus programs
• 401(k) plan
• Affordable health and life insurance, including dental and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts to help offset dependent care and/or health care expenses
• Employee assistance program
• Back-up childcare program
• Paid parental leave on-ramping program

Location

Fully remote.

Notes

• No outside recruiters are used for this position.
• Applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.