Employment Counsel

TL;DR

Employment Counsel (Employment Law): Lead and manage employment law matters across a global organization with an accent on U.S., European, and APAC employment frameworks. Focus on advising HR and business leaders, conducting workplace investigations, and drafting employment-related agreements while balancing legal risk with business objectives.

Location: Remote (United States)

Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 + Equity

Company

hirify.global provides an AI platform that turns customer conversations into revenue and efficiency gains.

What you will do

• Advise People and business leaders on hiring, performance management, employee relations, investigations, accommodations, leaves of absence, compensation, discipline, and terminations.
• Support global employment compliance by monitoring employment law developments across the United States, Europe, and APAC and advising on federal, state, local, and European requirements.
• Lead or support workplace investigations and manage employment claims, agency charges, demand letters, and litigation in coordination with outside counsel.
• Review and draft employment-related agreements, including offer letters, employment agreements, restrictive covenants, severance agreements, and consulting arrangements.
• Advise on cross-border employment matters such as international hiring, mobility, remote work arrangements, and employee transfers.
• Provide practical employment law training to managers, People Business Partners, and company leadership.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• At least 6 years of in-house employment law experience, preferably in a high-growth technology company.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. employment laws (federal, state, and local).
• Demonstrated experience advising on European employment laws and practices across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing employment disputes.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting multinational technology companies.
• Familiarity with works councils and collective consultation requirements in Europe and cross-border issues in Europe and APAC.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and international expansion initiatives.
• Knowledge of privacy and employee data considerations, including GDPR-related employment matters.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive, location-based pay with base salary plus equity and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Business-focused approach to legal risk management and scalable employment processes for a global workforce.
• Opportunity to partner closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and executive leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Hiring process

• Interviews to evaluate employment law experience, investigation/dispute handling, and ability to deliver practical business-oriented advice.
• Final discussions focused on fit for cross-jurisdiction employment counseling and stakeholder management.