Senior Employment Counsel - Global Technology Leader
A global, technology company is seeking a senior employment attorney to support its U.S. operations. Sitting within a collaborative legal team, this individual will act as the primary legal partner to human resources and key business stakeholders, advising on a wide range of workforce-related matters. The organization operates at significant scale across international markets, delivering enterprise software and data-driven solutions to a broad client base, and is known for its innovation and fast-paced, high-volume environment where legal plays a critical, business-facing role.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the main legal advisor to HR on employment matters across the employee lifecycle
- Counsel on compliance with federal and state employment laws and monitor evolving regulatory developments
- Handle and advise on pre-litigation and litigation-related matters, including employee complaints, accommodations, wage and hour issues, and restrictive covenants
- Assess legal risk and provide practical, business-oriented guidance to internal stakeholders
- Draft and negotiate employment-related agreements, policies, and internal documentation
- Manage and coordinate with outside counsel as needed
Requirements
- 6+ years of employment law experience, in-house or at a law firm
- Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws with experience across both advisory and disputes
- Ability to manage a high-volume, varied workload independently
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate legal concepts for non-legal audiences
- Collaborative and business-minded approach
- J.D. and active bar membership required
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