Senior Counsel, Employment & Litigation (Robotics)

TL;DR

Senior Counsel, Employment & Litigation (Robotics): Providing strategic legal guidance on employment law and managing litigation matters for a sidewalk robot delivery company with an accent on California employment law, wage and hour requirements, and dispute resolution. Focus on managing all phases of employment-related litigation, drafting compliance policies, and leading internal workplace investigations.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the United States; availability during Pacific Time business hours is expected)

Compensation: $175K – $195K • Offers Equity

Company

hirify.global is reimagining urban delivery using personable sidewalk robots to reduce congestion and benefit local businesses.

What you will do

• Manage all phases of employment-related litigation, including wage and hour class actions and PAGA representative actions.
• Provide day-to-day employment law counsel to the HR department on hiring, performance management, and terminations.
• Draft and update employment policies, handbooks, and separation agreements to maintain compliance with California law.
• Lead internal workplace investigations into discrimination, harassment, and other misconduct, preparing formal reports.
• Manage the company's response to administrative charges filed with the CRD, EEOC, and Labor Commissioner.
• Develop training programs for leadership on anti-harassment, anti-discrimination, and wage and hour compliance.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Must be based in the United States.
• Minimum of 8 years of employment law experience with a significant focus on California statutes.
• Demonstrated litigation experience including motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Experience counseling business clients on employee relations and accommodation processes.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• 10+ years of employment law experience, including at least 3 years in-house.
• Specific experience handling PAGA representative actions and California wage and hour class actions.
• Familiarity with employment law requirements across multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work environment with autonomy.
• Equity offerings as part of the total compensation package.
• Collaborative and diverse team culture focused on solving real-world robotics challenges.
• Agile environment driven by tech industry veterans in software and hardware.