Type of contract for this position: Permanent contract
The position
Job description
As a Senior Legal Counsel, Employment, you will be tasked with providing strategic, practical employment legal advice across a global organization. This role will partner closely with the People team and cross-functional stakeholders, with a primary focus on the United States while supporting other jurisdictions outside of the US as needed
Act as a trusted advisor on the full employee lifecycle, including complex hiring, performance management, executive compensation, and sensitive terminations
Partner closely with the People team and other internal stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate employment-related risks
Own the development, review, and rollout of employment policies, templates, employee handbooks, practices, and best-in-class frameworks that scale globally while accounting for local requirements, including addressing complex or high-risk matters, sensitive employee issues, and strategic initiatives
Lead and take initiative on internal investigations, including employee complaints, workplace conduct matters, and policy violations, and advise on and support any required remediation efforts
Leverage data and analytics to track employment trends, manage operational spend, and present clear insights to legal and People leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making across a complex matrix organization
Manage outside counsel relationships, including invoice review and approvals, spend monitoring, rate negotiations, and maintaining a matter tracker, to control costs and improve outcomes
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employee assistance program
Gym reimbursement
Incentive-based challenges
Mental health and mindfulness
Unlimited Time Off
Grandparent Leave
Volunteer Time Off
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
16 weeks Gender-Neutral Parental Leave
Restricted Stock Unit Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
401K
Team building activities
Celebrations and social gatherings
Community volunteering events
Global all hands and local town hall events
Preferred experience
We’re looking for people who are relentlessly curious and committed to continuous learning. AI is reshaping every function across our business, and we enable every team member, regardless of role or level, to build fluency in AI tools and concepts. Those who thrive here actively seek out new solutions, experiment thoughtfully, and apply what they learn to drive better, faster, smarter outcomes
Both a collaborative teammate and able to work independently
Well-grounded knowledge of US employment law
Sound and practical business judgment
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced and demanding work environment, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred: 4+ years of in-house experience at a technology company
Preferred: Experience with the employment side of M&A, integrations, and restructurings
Preferred: Experience with AI tools to streamline research, analyze data trends, and scale legal support across a growing global team
Comfort working with data: building metrics, spotting trends, and presenting clear, concise insights to senior leaders
A JD (or an equivalent) with 8+ years of employment law experience, including significant in-house experience
Familiarity with and experience advising on key employment law frameworks such as non-competes, separations, disability claims, and hiring practices (including background checks and pay transparency)
A bias and drive for action, learning and problem solving
Preferred: Experience advising on sales commission plans and other sales compensation matters
Preferred: Familiarity with employee benefit plans and related compliance
Preferred: Experience advising on employment matters across multiple jurisdictions, ideally including APJ and Israel
High responsiveness with a service-focused approach
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