Overview
This role involves serving as the primary legal advisor on employment-related matters for a high-growth technology company operating globally. The Employment Counsel will lead and manage employment law issues across multiple jurisdictions, partnering closely with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and executive leadership.
Responsibilities
Employment Law Counseling
- Advise business leaders and People teams on a wide range of employment matters including 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-related 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 issues and labor law requirements.
- Advise on cross-border employment matters including international hiring, mobility, remote work arrangements, and employee transfers.
Investigations and Dispute Resolution
- Lead or support internal workplace investigations involving employee complaints, misconduct allegations, 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 other 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.
- Demonstrated 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.