Employment Counsel [6 Month Contract]

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide real-time legal counsel and best practices to the People Team and business leaders on the full employee lifecycle, including headcount planning, performance management, and complex separations
• Draft and maintain employee handbooks, employment contracts, offer letters, leave administration and internal policies to ensure compliance across all jurisdictions where we operate
• Lead or advise on internal investigations into sensitive matters, ensuring they are handled with the utmost discretion and procedural fairness
• Monitor evolving global labor laws and regulatory mandates, translating complex legal developments into actionable, scalable business workflows
• Manage outside counsel for employment-related disputes and administrative charges, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality representation
• Develop and deliver engaging training sessions for managers on topics like anti-harassment, interview best practices, and wage-and-hour compliance

Job requirements

• A J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
• 5+ years of focused employment law experience. A mix of top-tier law firm training and in-house experience is preferred
• Deep familiarity with US federal and California labor laws, with aptitude for expanding that expertise globally
• The ability to deliver tough news with empathy and influence stakeholders without relying solely on your title
• A proven track record of providing risk-adjusted, creative solutions to complex personnel challenges