Associate General Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the main legal advisor to PeopleOps and Talent throughout the employee lifecycle, encompassing hiring, compensation, leaves, performance management, workforce transitions, and separations.

• Provide guidance on intricate employee relations issues, such as investigations, terminations, and workforce reductions.

• Create jurisdiction-specific hiring and employment guidelines globally, covering worker classification, employer-of-record frameworks, and local employment conditions.

• Facilitate Coalition’s expansion into new markets.

• Choose and oversee local external counsel in jurisdictions outside the U.S.

• Keep abreast of emerging employment and workforce regulations, translating these into actionable recommendations for PeopleOps, Talent, and Legal leadership.

• Draft and update jurisdiction-specific employment contracts, policies, and handbooks.

• Train members of the People team and managers.

• Manage employment disputes with external counsel.

• Foster cross-functional relationships, offer practical advice, and support special projects and strategic initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to, and good standing with, at least one U.S. state bar (or equivalent qualification).

• Over 12 years of pertinent legal experience, concentrating on global employment laws and labor practices within a highly regulated sector.

• Proven experience advising HR and Talent teams across various jurisdictions, including those outside the U.S.

• Proficient in selecting, directing, and managing local external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.

• Experience in drafting contracts or agreements and utilizing a contract database (CMS).

• Demonstrated success in managing client requests, completing projects on time, and adapting to a fast-paced environment.

• Strong legal and business judgment.

• Exceptional communication and writing abilities.

• Capability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and navigate a remote work setting.

• High attention to detail, along with skills in proofreading, problem-solving, follow-up, and organization.

• Strong negotiation skills in legal and financial/commercial areas.

• Initiative and ownership of responsibilities.

• Bonus: Experience in-house with People and Talent at a growth-stage or technology-driven organization.

• Bonus: Familiarity with UK and European employment law, including pay transparency, EU collective bargaining, AI in the workplace, and employee data privacy.

• Bonus: Background in Insurtech, cybersecurity, SaaS, financial services, or other regulated industries.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at 100%.

• 401(k) retirement plan with a competitive employer match.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO).

• Up to 14 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.

• Annual home office stipend and access to WeWork.

• Mental and physical health wellness programs, including One Medical, Headspace, Wellhub, and more!

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth.

• A remote-first, highly inclusive workplace culture.