Title:  Sr. Counsel, International Employment Law

Job Summary

We are seeking an accomplished global employment law attorney with at least 8 years of experience in employment law, including substantial global international in-house counsel exposure within the technology sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of advising multinational organizations on complex employment matters, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions (Europe and Asia preferred), and supporting fast-paced business operations with strategic legal guidance.  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal counseling on global employment law matters, including hiring, termination, workplace policies, investigations, leaves of absence, wage and hour, contingent labor, and commissions. 
• Draft/review employment contracts, separation agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other employment-related documents. 
• Advise on employment elements of insourcing, outsourcing and HR vendor contracts. 
• Partner with HR, business leaders, and other stakeholders to develop and implement employment-related strategies, policies, and programs at the regional and global level. 
• Manage and resolve complex employment disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and government agency investigations. 
• Monitor and interpret emerging legal trends and regulatory changes affecting the technology industry and global workforce. 
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions by assessing employment law risks and conducting due diligence. 
• Collaborate with external counsel and oversee legal budgets and resources as necessary. 

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of professional legal experience focused on employment law, with demonstrable in-house counsel experience in the technology industry. 
• Deep understanding of global employment law frameworks and cross-border compliance issues. 
• Experience providing legal support to multinational corporations and working with diverse teams across different countries. 
• Excellent issue spotting, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities. 
• Familiarity with legal issues related to remote workforces, data privacy, and intellectual property as they pertain to employment law. 
• Experience working with international legal teams across all time zones. 
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills.