Corporate Counsel

Aura

. Serve as the primary legal advisor on human resources, talent acquisition, and employment law matters .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employment law, labor regulations, and workplace compliance, with a strong ability to draft and negotiate contracts while providing strategic legal support for HR functions and corporate initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor (J.D.) DegreeActive Bar MembershipEmployment Law ExpertiseContract Drafting and NegotiationIn-House Legal Experience

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Hard Skills

Employment LawLabor RegulationsContract DraftingNegotiationWorkplace ComplianceInternal InvestigationsHR Policy DevelopmentM&A Legal SupportVendor Agreement ReviewMulti-State Employment Law

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsHigh Degree of DiscretionIntegritySound Professional Judgment

Industry Keywords

FLSAFMLAADATitle VIIRemote Work ComplianceSaaS AgreementsNDAsMSAsCorporate RestructuringDigital Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary legal advisor on human resources, talent acquisition, and employment law matters
Partner with People/HR and senior leadership across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, offboarding, and executive compensation
Draft, review, and refine offer letters, employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, severance packages, and consultant/independent contractor agreements
Monitor, interpret, and advise on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, state pay transparency laws, and remote work compliance
Oversee and conduct internal workplace investigations with HR
Develop, update, and implement HR policies, employee handbooks, and workplace guidelines
Manage outside litigation counsel on employment-related claims, agency charges, and disputes
Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on vendor agreements, SaaS agreements, NDAs, and MSAs
Provide legal support for M&A integration, corporate restructuring, and international expansion
Identify legal risks and propose proactive, scalable solutions aligned with business strategy
Report directly to the Chief Legal Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school
Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state
Core expertise in employment law, labor regulations, and workplace compliance
Experience drafting and negotiating standard commercial contracts
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
High degree of discretion, integrity, and sound professional judgment
Self-starter mindset capable of managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
3+ years of relevant legal experience practicing employment law and general corporate law (preferred)
Prior law firm experience in an employment, labor, or corporate practice group (preferred)
In-house experience at a high-growth tech, digital health, or SaaS company (preferred)
Familiarity with multi-state employment law considerations in a hybrid or fully remote workplace model (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Generous health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings plans
Parental leave
Accessibility assistance and reasonable accommodation during the application process and employment