Employment & Labor Counsel
This role advises on employment law matters across a rapidly growing, globally distributed AI company, handling everything from hiring and termination to international workforce expansion and complex cross-border employment issues. Unlike purely operational People roles, Employment & Labor Counsel provides strategic legal guidance on compliance, litigation, and policy while partnering closely with People teams to balance legal risk with business velocity. The role sits within the legal function but acts as a bridge between legal strategy and People operations, often managing external counsel, building scalable frameworks, and supporting high-stakes matters like restructurings and international market entries. It typically requires 6-8+ years of employment law experience, including multinational company exposure and expertise in multiple jurisdictions, particularly EU and US employment regulations.
Skills
What companies are looking for in this role.
Advising on employment law matters across multiple jurisdictions and legal frameworks
Partnering with People/HR teams to support business and employee relations needs
Developing, implementing, and maintaining employment policies, handbooks, and compliance frameworks
Drafting and reviewing employment-related legal agreements and documentation
Managing and overseeing employment litigation, administrative charges, and dispute resolution
Conducting internal investigations and managing ethics and compliance matters
Supporting global expansion and market entry with compliant workforce integration
Advising on immigration matters and visa/work authorization compliance
Building scalable, auditable processes and systems for legal support operations
Assessing regulatory impacts and developing risk mitigation strategies
Creating compliance dashboards, metrics, and data-driven reporting frameworks
Establishing and managing ethics hotlines and code of conduct compliance programs
Leveraging technology and automation tools to reduce repetitive legal work
Managing cross-functional programs involving Legal, People, Finance, and other departments
Maintaining discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive personnel information
Communicating complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal business stakeholders
Building and maintaining strong relationships across cross-functional teams
Demonstrating ownership and proactive problem-solving in ambiguous situations
Technology
The tools and technologies that define this role.
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