About the Role
This role involves delivering practical legal advice on employment issues, supporting compliance, investigations, policy development, and organizational growth while aligning with business objectives and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Advise on employee relations matters including performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations
- Support compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws across multiple jurisdictions
- Lead internal workplace investigations into employee complaints or policy violations
- Draft, review, and update employment policies, handbooks, and contractual agreements
- Collaborate with HR teams to ensure consistent application of employment practices
- Provide legal input on workforce restructuring, reorganizations, and redundancy processes
- Assist in resolving disputes involving employees or former employees
- Partner with global teams to align employment practices with regional legal requirements
- Stay current on evolving labor and employment regulations and communicate impacts to stakeholders
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and integration activities from an employment law perspective
- Advise on classification of workers, including independent contractors and full-time employees
- Help manage risks related to harassment, discrimination, and workplace safety claims
- Contribute to the development of training programs for managers on legal compliance topics
- Work closely with external counsel when cross-border or specialized legal expertise is required
- Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws and regulations
- Support the implementation of new HR systems or tools with legal oversight
- Participate in onboarding and offboarding process design to maintain legal safeguards
- Monitor legislative changes affecting remote work, leave policies, and accommodations
- Provide guidance on cross-border employment scenarios and international assignments
- Assist in responding to government audits or inquiries related to employment practices
- Promote a culture of compliance and ethical decision-making within people operations
- Evaluate potential legal risks in proposed people initiatives before rollout
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee data in accordance with privacy laws
- Support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts through legally sound frameworks
- Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on day-to-day people-related legal questions
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with flexibility based on location and role needs
Team
Part of the global legal team, collaborating closely with HR, people operations, and business leaders
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to shape employment legal strategy in a rapidly scaling global company
- Work alongside experienced legal and HR professionals in diverse markets
- Engage in meaningful legal challenges that impact how the organization supports its people
- Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration
Location
- This position can be based in San Francisco, New York, or remotely within the United States
- Some travel may be required for meetings or investigations as needed
Available for qualified candidates where permitted by local regulations
