Employment Attorney (International Experience)

Overview

A global technology organization is seeking a Senior Employment Counsel to provide interim legal support for its Americas legal team during a parental leave. This temporary role focuses on advising on pre-litigation employment matters, with a particular emphasis on California employment law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on pre-litigation issues including demand letters, wage and hour concerns, leaves and accommodations, and performance management.
• Collaborate regularly with business partners, Human Resources/Employee Relations, and outside counsel across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
• Support the legal team on employment law matters during the interim period.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of California employment law.
• Experience advising on wage/hour issues, leaves, accommodations, and performance management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week from May through October.
• Ideally based in Pacific or Mountain Time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to work onsite 1-2 times per week at the San Jose office; remote work flexibility available for exceptional candidates.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate between $100 and $110, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and project requirements.
• This is a temporary assignment lasting approximately six months.

Location

• Primarily remote with preference for candidates located in Pacific or Mountain Time zones.
• Occasional onsite presence in San Jose, California, preferred but flexible.