Senior Counsel, Employment

TL;DR

Senior Counsel, Employment: Providing legal counseling and support on US employment matters and leading global employment-related projects for a technology company. Focus on navigating complex employment law issues, dispute resolution, compliance, and strategic advice within a fast-paced environment.

Location: Must be based in the United States and licensed to practice law in one of Washington State, California, Colorado, Illinois, Virginia, New York, or Massachusetts. The company has offices in Bellevue, Chicago, Mountain View, New York City, San Francisco, and Seattle.

Salary: $183,500–$285,425 USD (depending on pay zone)

Company

hirify.global is a data and AI company that provides a Data Intelligence Platform used by over 10,000 organizations worldwide.

What you will do

• Provide pragmatic, risk-balanced legal advice on U.S. employment law matters to the People Team.
• Respond to demand letters, administrative charges, and other disputes, including investigation, negotiation, and drafting agreements.
• Monitor new U.S. employment laws and provide strategic, proactive advice.
• Draft employee-facing policies, handbooks, and lead training events on employment law.
• Manage outside counsel for employment litigation and global projects, including budget and strategy.
• Support employment-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, commercial, and procurement deals.

Requirements

• JD from a top-tier accredited institution.
• Licensed to practice law in Washington State, California, Colorado, Illinois, Virginia, New York, or Massachusetts.
• 10+ years of employment law and litigation experience, with a strong preference for in-house experience.
• Fluency in translating legal advice into practical, business-oriented guidance.
• Experience supporting business operations and partnering with the People Team/HR across multiple locations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Tech sector experience, including cloud services, data, and AI.
• Desire to work on complex legal issues and expand into new global regions.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and perks are provided.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel.
• Hiring practices meet equal employment opportunity standards.