Employment Counsel
Serve as a trusted advisor to the People team and business leaders on U.S. employment law matters including hiring, performance, terminations, investigations, and compliance. Draft employment documents, support M&A activities, and help implement compliant practices in a hybrid tech environment.
About the job
What You'll Do
- Advise the People team and business leaders on a broad range of U.S. employment law matters, including recruiting, hiring, performance management, accommodations, leaves of absence, employee relations, investigations, compensation, terminations, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour compliance.
- Draft, review, and provide legal guidance on employment-related documents, including offer letters, contractor agreements, separation agreements, and employment policies.
- Partner cross-functionally with Legal, People, and business stakeholders to develop compliant employment practices and support strategic company initiatives.
- Provide employment law support throughout mergers, acquisitions, and post-close integration activities.
- Assess legal risk, recommend practical business solutions, and support decision-making on complex workforce matters.
- Monitor changes in employment laws and regulations and help implement policies and processes that promote ongoing compliance.
Who You Are
- J.D. from an accredited law school and an active member in good standing of a U.S. state bar (New York preferred).
- At least 4 years of experience practicing U.S. employment law, with prior in-house experience preferred.
- Able to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice while balancing legal risk with organizational objectives.
- An effective communicator who builds trusted relationships across Legal, People, and business teams and exercises sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
- Organized, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- International employment law, immigration, mobility, or multinational company experience is a plus.
Skills
Employment Law, U.S. Employment Regulations, Drafting Employment Agreements, Employee Relations, Investigations, Performance Management, Wage And Hour Compliance, Mergers And Acquisitions, Legal Risk Assessment
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