Senior Counsel, Employment (Global)

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced employment lawyer to support a growing volume of complex employment matters as it scales globally. This role involves advising on employment law issues across multiple jurisdictions, supporting the People team, and building scalable legal processes to support expansion.

This position is based in San Francisco, CA, with a hybrid work model requiring three days in the office per week. Relocation assistance is available for new employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on a broad range of employment matters, including international employment law.
• Collaborate closely with the People team to address business and employee needs.
• Support strategic initiatives such as legal training.
• Manage outside counsel on employment litigation and administrative charges.
• Lead the development of scalable processes for legal support related to employment issues across the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of combined legal experience at fast-paced technology companies and/or law firms.
• Experience with international employment law and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Strong expertise in employment law aspects of global growth, including compliant market entry and workforce integration across jurisdictions.
• Deep experience advising multinational companies on complex cross-border employment issues.
• Proficiency in advising on U.S. federal and state labor and employment laws and regulations.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and license or qualification to practice law in California.
• Demonstrated sound judgment in ambiguous situations, strong ownership, inquisitiveness, enthusiasm for technology, and ability to handle continual challenges.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $297,000 to $330,000 annually.
• Hybrid work model with three days per week in the San Francisco office.
• Relocation assistance for new hires.

Location

San Francisco, California, United States (Hybrid work model)

Additional Information

The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Background checks will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws, including fair chance ordinances for qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.