Sr. Corporate Counsel

Overview

A growing technology organization is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to support its global expansion and legal compliance efforts. This role offers significant ownership over global employment, privacy, and corporate compliance initiatives, reporting directly to the General Counsel. It is ideal for an experienced in-house lawyer from a fast-growing, venture-backed company looking to broaden their impact within a collaborative legal team.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist legal advice with a primary focus on global employment and privacy matters.
• Partner with People/HR teams on employment issues across multiple jurisdictions, including hiring, onboarding, employee relations, terminations, and investigations.
• Develop and maintain employment policies, handbooks, and compliance frameworks aligned with local laws and company culture.
• Monitor employment law developments and offer practical, risk-based guidance to business leaders.
• Support the design and implementation of scalable global employment practices for consistent, compliant operations worldwide.
• Advise on international privacy and data protection laws such as GDPR, UK GDPR, Japan APPI, Australian Privacy Act, CCPA/CPRA, focusing on employee and HR data privacy.
• Provide actionable guidance on international privacy compliance, data handling, and risk management.
• Collaborate with Product and Privacy Counsel to align employee privacy practices with product-related privacy frameworks.
• Advise on corporate governance, subsidiary management, and strategic transactions including due diligence and integration.
• Support compliance programs related to Code of Conduct, ESG, Whistleblower, and Anti-Corruption initiatives.
• Assist with projects and revenue contracts across commercial and product areas as needed.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, translating complex legal concepts into practical guidance for various teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 8-10 years of legal counseling experience, including in-house experience at a fast-growing, venture-backed technology or SaaS company.
• Strong expertise in global employment law and privacy/data protection, with comfort navigating international regulations.
• Experience building and maturing corporate compliance programs (e.g., Code of Conduct, ESG, Whistleblower, Anti-Corruption).
• Exposure to corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, or product and commercial transactions is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations, demonstrating curiosity and sound business judgment.
• Collaborative, low-ego approach with a sense of humor.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Ability to operate autonomously in a dynamic environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for Raleigh, NC or remote: $190,000 - $237,000
• Salary range for San Francisco, CA or New York, NY: $210,000 - $261,000
• Individual pay decisions consider qualifications, experience, skillset, and internal equity.

Location

• Positions available in Raleigh, NC; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; or remote.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. It welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.