TL;DR

Employment Counsel: Provide legal advice on employment law, worker classification, and contingent labor practices for a global hybrid workforce. Focus on designing scalable policies, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions, and supporting HR teams in a fast-evolving AI-powered workplace.

Location: Remote (US), Austin, Texas, United States

Salary: $158,000 - $203,750 USD annually

Company

%hirify_global% Inc. connects businesses with global, AI-enabled talent across contingent work types, facilitating workforce transformation and innovation.

What you will do

Advise HR and People teams on employment law, worker classification, and contingent labor issues in the U.S. and globally.
Design and improve scalable policies and frameworks for employee and contractor classification and engagement models.
Support compliant onboarding/offboarding, background checks, benefits eligibility, and workforce governance.
Monitor legislative developments and update policies accordingly.
Lead internal investigations, audits, and dispute resolution related to employment and contingent workers.
Create clear, business-friendly legal guidance and resources for internal stakeholders.

Requirements

JD and bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
6+ years of labor and employment counseling experience with significant contingent workforce expertise.
Deep knowledge of U.S. employment laws including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, wage/hour, and joint-employer issues.
Experience drafting and negotiating staffing/vendor agreements and advising on contingent labor governance.
Strong writing and communication skills to translate complex legal requirements into operational guidance.
Collaborative and practical approach balancing risk with business needs.

Nice to have

Global counseling experience and familiarity with EOR/PEO models.
Prior in-house experience supporting contingent labor or HR/People teams.

Culture & Benefits

Remote-first workforce with physical office in Palo Alto and hiring across 34 U.S. states.
Comprehensive medical coverage, unlimited PTO, 401(k) with matching, and paid parental leave.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and development programs including mentorship and belonging communities.
Inclusive culture valuing authenticity, trust, and excellence.