Employment Counsel

Overview

The organization is seeking a highly motivated, proactive attorney to join the legal team as Employment Counsel. This role supports the People team and business stakeholders by advising on U.S. employment matters, helping attract, develop, and retain top talent, and managing legal risk in a fast-paced, global technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and counsel to the People team and business stakeholders on U.S. employment issues, including:
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Onboarding
  • Performance management
  • Disciplinary actions
  • Leaves of absence
  • Accommodations
  • Wage and hour compliance
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Pay transparency
  • Contingent workers and employee classification
  • Reorganizations and redundancies
  • Non-competition and non-solicitation
  • Separations and terminations
• Oversee internal workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower complaints, and policy violations
• Investigate and respond to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints, audits, and other employment-related inquiries
• Manage pre-litigation and litigation matters with assistance from outside counsel as needed
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related documents and templates, including offer letters, employment agreements, contingent worker agreements, separation and severance agreements, and release agreements
• Develop, review, and update employment policies, standards, and HR guidelines to support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
• Support federal contractor compliance obligations, including OFCCP compliance evaluations and AAP preparation and maintenance under VEVRAA and Section 503
• Advise on legal issues arising from the use of AI tools in recruiting and employment practices
• Design and deliver employment-related training to the People team, employees, and managers
• Monitor federal, state, and local employment law developments and proactively communicate changes and business implications to the People team, leadership, and relevant stakeholders

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant employment law experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department
• JD from an accredited institution
• Active and in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. federal and state employment laws, including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, and state equivalents
• Experience conducting or managing workplace investigations
• Familiarity with federal contractor compliance obligations, including OFCCP audits, AAP preparation, and VEVRAA and Section 503 requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range (full-time): $191,000 to $293,000
  • The range is an estimate for what the organization will pay a new hire. The actual annual base salary offered may be adjusted based on factors including location, education, skills, training, and experience.
• Equity awards
• Benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Family planning benefits
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Transportation savings account
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Life, accident, and disability coverage
  • Business travel accident insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Disability insurance
  • Other well-being benefits

Location

Not specified.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, or other legally protected categories.