# Senior Employment Counsel - Americas

**Company:** [Octus](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/octus)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Legal
**Salary:** $170k – $200k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Employment Law, Contract Drafting, Contract Negotiation, Workplace Investigations, Employee Relations, Eeoc Compliance, Nlrb Compliance, Fintech Commercial Law, Intellectual Property, Saas Agreements
**Posted:** 2026-06-22

> Senior employment attorney advising on all employment matters across the Americas while supporting commercial and IP legal work. Requires 8+ years focused on U.S. employment law and New York Bar admission.

## Job Description

## 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)

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