Senior Employment Counsel - Americas

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary employment law resource across the Americas (U.S., Canada, and Latin America), advising on hiring, performance management, terminations, RIFs, leaves, accommodations, and wage and hour compliance
• Stay ahead of evolving employment laws and regulations across U.S. federal, state, and local jurisdictions as well as Canadian and Latin American markets; translate complex changes into clear, actionable guidance
• Collaborate closely with the HR/People team on employment policies, workplace investigations, employee relations matters, and manager training
• Design and implement scalable employment and legal processes in partnership with HR, Finance, and business leaders; build resources (playbooks, templates, training)
• Manage employment disputes, agency charges (EEOC, NLRB, state equivalents), and pre-litigation matters across the Americas; coordinate with outside counsel when needed
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements, including client licensing and subscription agreements, vendor contracts, and NDAs
• Advise on client licensing and fintech commercial matters, including SaaS and data subscription agreements, API licensing, and technology partnership arrangements
• Support intellectual property matters, including advising on IP ownership, protection strategies, licensing terms, and third-party IP issues
• Support corporate governance, privacy, and other legal matters

Requirements

• J.D. with New York Bar admission
• 8+ years’ experience at a law firm and/or in-house, with a deep focus on employment law including U.S. federal and multi-state matters required
• Experience with Canadian or Latin American employment law a plus
• Exposure to cross-border employment, international mobility, or M&A employment integration is highly preferred
• Skill and experience in contract drafting and negotiation including client licensing agreements and other financial technology/fintech commercial matters preferred
• Quick, incisive thinker and creative problem-solver who cuts through complexity and delivers clear, practical recommendations
• Proactive, collaborative team player who takes ownership and follows through
• Exceptional communicator — clear and confident in writing and conversation, able to translate legal complexity into plain language
• Skilled at managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with grace
• High integrity, low ego — brings strong attention to detail and a positive, solutions-oriented attitude

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with Canadian or Latin American employment law
• Exposure to cross-border employment, international mobility, or M&A employment integration
• Experience in contract drafting and negotiation including client licensing agreements and fintech commercial matters
• Genuine curiosity and eagerness to learn fintech commercial law and Intellectual Property

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $170,000 - $200,000
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus
• Competitive health benefits, matched 401k and pension plans, PTO, generous parental leave, gym subsidies, educational reimbursements for career development, recognition programs, pet-friendly offices (US only)