Employment Counsel

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced Employment Counsel to join their Legal Team. This role involves managing all labor and employment-related legal matters for the US employee population and providing support for international employees in the UK, EU, India, and LATAM. The position reports to the Global Employment Counsel and collaborates closely with People Operations, Regional Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Culture and Experience teams. This opportunity is ideal for a qualified attorney with 9+ years of experience looking to enhance their global employment law expertise in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead US employment law operations and execution with support from Global Employment Counsel and local counsel.
• Provide legal advice and support on a broad range of employment issues including HR practices, performance management, terminations, recruiting, hiring, background checks, compensation and benefits, leaves and accommodations, wage and hour, consultants and contractors, sales commission and bonus plans, and non-compete and non-solicitation agreements.
• Counsel on US federal and state laws related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Conduct US employment risk assessments and advise on mitigation strategies aligned with business growth and change initiatives.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex, high-risk US employment matters such as reductions in force, reorganizations, and sensitive terminations.
• Advise on workforce transformations including reorganizations, site openings and closures, and post-merger integration activities with US leadership responsibility and global coordination.
• Manage US employment litigation and agency matters, including EEOC, DOL, state agencies, and arbitration, coordinating with outside counsel as needed.
• Develop, implement, and govern US employment policies, playbooks, and manager guidance materials to ensure scalability and consistency.
• Partner with People leadership on employment law implications of new programs, benefits, and workplace initiatives.
• Create and deliver legal training programs for managers and employees on various employment law topics.
• Monitor and interpret new and changing employment laws impacting the business and implement compliance measures.
• Assess regulatory changes such as pay transparency and coordinate with global counsel to ensure alignment across global employment policies and risk posture.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited US law school (or international equivalent) and membership in the bar of any US jurisdiction with the ability to practice in-house in New York.
• 9+ years of experience as a labor and employment attorney, including both law firm and in-house roles.
• Extensive experience with US federal, state, and local employment laws covering a wide variety of labor and employment matters.
• Strong document drafting, negotiation, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment to drive innovation and solve complex problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with international employment laws, particularly in the EU, UK, Mexico, Brazil, or India.
• Fluency in a foreign language, especially Spanish.
• Experience with US and international data privacy and security issues.
• Experience with US and/or international immigration matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $128,443 to $220,000 USD.
• Compensation is based on factors including location, education, experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Benefits include medical, dental, retirement plans, and generous leave policies.

Work Model

• This is a fully remote position with no regular in-office requirements.
• Remote team members are encouraged to participate in key company and team events to maintain connection and engagement.

Location

• United States (remote)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected statuses in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.