Senior Corporate Attorney, Employment & Litigation

Overview

This role involves serving as the primary employment law and litigation expert within the legal team of a compensation technology organization. The position supports business operations and product development by providing legal guidance on labor and employment matters, managing litigation, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.

Responsibilities

Employment Law

• Act as the subject matter expert on federal, state, and local labor and employment laws.
• Advise senior leadership and business teams on workplace legal issues including hiring, performance management, terminations, wage and hour compliance, benefits, leave administration, accommodations, workplace investigations, employee relations, global mobility, pay equity, and transparency.
• Collaborate with People, Product, and Marketing teams to provide legal expertise that informs product development and internal policies.
• Draft employment-related agreements, templates, policies, and forms such as leave of absence policies, employment agreements, and separation agreements.
• Prepare and deliver training on employment law topics for managers and business leaders.
• Conduct periodic reviews, audits, and compliance assessments of employment-related policies.
• Monitor and interpret evolving employment laws and regulations globally, translating them into actionable guidance.
• Maintain legal research memos and resources to advise on developments and emerging risks.

Litigation

• Manage litigation, arbitrations, investigations, and disputes, including direct handling and oversight of outside counsel.
• Draft legal documents, conduct legal research, and assist in discovery processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on dispute resolution, including e-discovery, legal hold processes, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to minimize risks and support business objectives.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience, preferably combining law firm and in-house roles.
• Proven experience as a trusted employment law advisor to HR teams and business leaders.
• Expertise in employment law disciplines including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, WARN Act, NLRA, and state/local equivalents.
• Experience managing litigation and disputes.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent judgment and ability to manage a diverse portfolio independently in a fast-paced, remote-first technology environment.
• This position reports directly to the General Counsel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HR technology, SaaS, or compensation management industries.
• Familiarity with pay equity and pay transparency legislation.
• Published thought leadership such as blog posts, articles, speaking engagements, or CLE presentations on employment law topics.
• Interest in leveraging AI tools to improve daily processes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $148,640 - $222,960.
• Flexible paid time off.
• 14 paid company holidays, including 2 floating holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with up to 100% coverage.
• Unlimited infertility coverage through medical plans.
• Supplemental health benefits for employees and families.
• 401(k) retirement program with immediate full company match.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options with company contributions.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Annual remote work stipend for wellness or home office equipment.

Location

This is a remote-first position allowing employees to work from their preferred location within the United States, Canada, UK, the Philippines, or Romania. The organization does not have centralized corporate offices. Employees may work from home or company-paid co-working spaces. Occasional in-person events occur a few times per year.

Applicants should have a dedicated workspace with reliable high-speed internet (minimum 100 Mbps) and a device capable of multifactor authentication.

Note: Hiring is not available for candidates located in Quebec Province, Northern Ireland, or Hawaii.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, or any other protected status under applicable laws. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions.

Applicants with disabilities or impairments requiring assistance during the application process are encouraged to seek support through the employer's designated channels.

Security Notice

The employer will never request personal banking, social security numbers, or other sensitive information during the application or interview process. Applicants should be cautious of fraudulent communications.