Overview
This role involves serving as the primary legal advisor on employment law matters for a high-growth technology company operating globally. The Employment Counsel will partner closely with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and executive leadership to manage employment-related issues across multiple jurisdictions including the U.S., Europe, and APAC.
Responsibilities
Employment Law Counseling
- Advise business leaders and People teams on hiring, performance management, employee relations, investigations, accommodations, leaves of absence, compensation, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
- Provide legal guidance on workforce planning, reorganizations, reductions in force, and organizational changes.
- Collaborate with Human Resources to develop and implement employment policies, procedures, and best practices.
Global Employment Compliance
- Monitor and advise on employment law developments across the United States, Europe, and APAC.
- Support compliance with federal, state, and local U.S. employment laws as well as applicable European employment regulations.
- Partner with external counsel on country-specific employment and labor law matters.
- Advise on cross-border employment issues including international hiring, mobility, remote work arrangements, and employee transfers.
Investigations and Dispute Resolution
- Lead or support internal workplace investigations involving employee complaints, misconduct, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other sensitive matters.
- Manage employment claims, agency charges, demand letters, and litigation in coordination with outside counsel.
- Develop strategies to mitigate employment-related risks and resolve disputes efficiently.
Commercial and Operational Support
- Review and draft employment-related agreements such as offer letters, employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, severance agreements, and consulting arrangements.
- Support due diligence and integration activities related to acquisitions and strategic transactions.
- Deliver practical employment law training to managers, People Business Partners, and company leadership.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
- Minimum of 6 years of in-house employment law experience, preferably within a high-growth technology company.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. employment laws including federal, state, and local requirements.
- Experience advising on European employment laws and practices, including collaboration with employees, HR teams, and external counsel across multiple European jurisdictions.
- Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing employment disputes.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to provide practical, business-focused advice in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent judgment, discretion, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting multinational technology companies.
- Familiarity with works councils, collective consultation requirements, employee representative bodies, and cross-border employment issues within Europe and APAC.
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and international expansion initiatives.
- Knowledge of privacy and employee data considerations, including GDPR-related employment matters.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $200,000 - $250,000 plus equity.
- Competitive, location-based pay reflecting market conditions and individual qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families.
Location
This role supports a global workforce with employment law matters across the United States, Europe, and APAC regions.