Senior Counsel, Employment & Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +5 more locations.

📋 Description

• Act as a reliable senior advisor to executives, members of the People team, and cross-functional partners on intricate U.S. and global labor and employment issues.

• Provide guidance to the People team on delicate employee relations topics, encompassing compliance, security, EEO investigations, performance management, terminations/redundancies, and similar concerns.

• Collaborate with Commercial, Product, and Revenue teams regarding legal risks associated with the platform and marketplace.

• Oversee dispute resolution, legal processes, and litigation, which includes legal holds, investigations, e-discovery, subpoenas, and inquiries from law enforcement or regulatory bodies.

• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters pertaining to the platform, customers, and workforce, such as conflicts of interest, third-party due diligence, Terms of Service, and audits.

• Recognize opportunities to leverage AI for legal research, risk assessment, workflow optimization, knowledge management, and business resilience.

• Implement corporate compliance initiatives, including governance, ethics and compliance programs, and workforce policies and processes.

• Function as a data-driven strategic collaborator, aligning legal advice with business goals.

• Report directly to the Chief Legal Officer.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent global institution.

• Active bar admission in good standing within the relevant practice jurisdiction.

• Over 7 years of legal experience in a law firm or an in-house legal department.

• Significant experience providing counsel on global labor and employment issues, compliance, employee relations, and investigations.

• Proven ability to manage complex legal matters, including litigation or dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional legal advisory services.

• Capacity to deliver clear, practical advice to business stakeholders.

• Skill to independently assess complex legal and business risks utilizing evidence and sound judgment.

• Capability to adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes and handle multiple competing priorities until resolution.

• Preferred: experience working in-house at a B2B SaaS, cybersecurity, or technology company focused on platforms.

• Preferred: background in advising on anti-bribery and corruption, privacy and data security, AML, KYC, OFAC, or security incident issues.

• Preferred: familiarity with AI-driven legal technology or automation.

• Must have authorization to work in the relevant country; visa/work permit sponsorship is not offered.

• Employment is subject to the completion of a background check.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental), along with life and disability coverage.

• Equity stock options.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Paid public holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• Paid maternity and parental leave.

• Leave options, including caregiver leave and leave under Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

• Employee Assistance Program.