Sr. Corporate Counsel

Overview

A growing technology company is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join their Legal team. This role involves providing broad legal support with a focus on global employment, privacy, and corporate compliance initiatives. The position offers significant ownership and the opportunity to work closely with the General Counsel in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general legal counsel across various areas, primarily focusing on employment and global privacy matters.
• Partner with the People team on global employment issues across multiple jurisdictions, including hiring, onboarding, employee relations, terminations, and investigations.
• Develop, update, 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 and 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.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 8-10 years of legal experience with a strong focus on employment law and diverse legal counseling, including in-house experience at a fast-growing, venture-backed technology or SaaS company.
• Expertise in global employment and privacy/data protection laws with comfort navigating international regulations.
• Experience building and maturing corporate compliance programs such as Code of Conduct, ESG, Whistleblower, or 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 the 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.