Assistant General Counsel, Employment and Litigation (CleanTech)

TL;DR

Assistant General Counsel, Employment and Litigation (CleanTech/AI): Managing global employment law, immigration, and litigation for an AI-driven mineral exploration company with an accent on global workforce compliance and risk management. Focus on building scalable legal functions, advising on cross-border employment issues, and ensuring IPO-readiness.

Location: Remote (Must be located in the Eastern Time Zone of the United States or Canada)

Salary: $210,000 - $265,000

Company

AI-driven clean-tech company using advanced AI models and sensors to discover critical mineral deposits for electric vehicles and renewable energy.

What you will do

• Lead the company's legal functions regarding employment law, immigration, and general litigation on a global scale.
• Advise on employment matters across multiple jurisdictions, including the US, Australia, Canada, UK, Europe, and Africa.
• Draft and negotiate workforce documents, including employment agreements, separation agreements, and employee handbooks.
• Manage disputes, arbitration, and settlements, acting as the primary legal contact for all litigation matters.
• Partner with HR, finance, and tax teams on workforce mobility, visas, and employee equity administration.
• Support public-company readiness, including compensation governance and executive employment arrangements.

Requirements

• 13-16 years of experience, with at least 4 years at a top law firm as an employment or benefits associate.
• Must be based in the Eastern Time Zone of the United States or Canada.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada.
• J.D. from a top law school and active admission to a state bar.
• Extensive experience managing highly mobile international workforces and cross-border employment issues.
• Proven track record in litigation, internal investigations, and dealing with government agencies.

Nice to have

• French language skills.
• Experience with labor unions, works councils, or non-US pension systems.
• Knowledge of intellectual property, data privacy, or AI compliance matters.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with equity and comprehensive benefits.
• 401(k) matching.
• Remote-first environment emphasizing high levels of collaboration across time zones.
• Opportunity to contribute to critical environmental goals and fight climate change.
• Periodic travel (approximately once per quarter).