Lead Employment Counsel

Greenhouse Software

. Serve as primary legal advisor to the People team and business leaders on employee relations, performance management, terminations, reductions in force, leaves of absence, and accommodations .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $163,800 - $230,680 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in labor and employment law, including wage and hour compliance, workplace investigations, and employment litigation management. Proficient in drafting employment documents and advising on compensation programs while effectively communicating legal concepts to non-lawyers and executives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JD From An Accredited Law School7+ Years Of Labor And Employment Law ExperienceDeep Knowledge Of US Federal And Multi-State Employment LawExperience Managing Employment LitigationExcellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Wage And Hour ComplianceWorkplace InvestigationsEmployment Litigation ManagementDrafting Employment DocumentsCompensation Program AdvisingEmployment Law Outside The USWorkforce Planning And ManagementAI Tools UsagePay Equity AnalysisFLSA Compliance

Soft Skills

JudgmentOrganizationTraining Design

Tools & Technologies

HR TechnologyAI In Hiring

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Membership In A US State Bar

Industry Keywords

Employee RelationsPerformance ManagementReductions In ForceLeaves Of AbsenceEEOC MattersM&A DiligencePay Transparency RequirementsEmployer Of RecordConfidentiality AgreementsSeparation Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as primary legal advisor to the People team and business leaders on employee relations, performance management, terminations, reductions in force, leaves of absence, and accommodations
Lead wage and hour compliance, including FLSA and state exemption classification, timekeeping, overtime practices, payroll issues, and classification audits
Review and advise on compensation programs, including sales commission and bonus plans, overpayment recoupment, pay equity analyses, and pay transparency requirements
Draft, negotiate, and maintain employment documents and policies, including offer letters, confidentiality and invention assignment agreements, restrictive covenants, separation and contractor agreements, and handbook content
Conduct or oversee workplace investigations
Manage employment litigation with outside counsel, from demand letters and EEOC matters through class and representative actions, mediation, and settlement
Advise on employment law outside the US, including employer of record and contractor arrangements, entity launches, temporary work-from-abroad requests, and relocations
Build and deliver training for managers, HR, and recruiters
Create self-service resources and provide updates on legal developments
Partner with Product, Privacy, and HR technology stakeholders on AI in hiring and employment decisions, vendor assessments, data retention, and product launches
Support M&A diligence and integration, benefits and EEO/affirmative action compliance
Manage outside counsel relationships and budgets
Represent Greenhouse externally as an employment law subject matter expert
Handle additional projects as business needs require

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing in at least one US state bar
7+ years of labor and employment law experience at a law firm and/or in-house
Deep knowledge of US federal and multi-state employment law, especially wage and hour
Experience advising on employment matters outside the US and working with employer of record providers and local counsel
Track record of managing employment litigation with outside counsel, including settlement strategy
Experience with workforce planning and management
Experience owning employment policies, agreements, and compensation plan terms
Experience conducting or overseeing workplace investigations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including practical advice to non-lawyers and executives and engaging training design
Judgment and organization to work independently as the subject matter expert
Experience using AI tools effectively while verifying output, protecting privileged and employee data, and keeping final legal judgment human
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
In-house experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with the HR tech industry a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Mental health resources
Financial wellness benefits
Fully paid parental leave
Short-term and long-term disability coverage for US-based employees
401(k) plan and company match
Up to 14 scheduled paid holidays per calendar year for US-based employees
Up to 80 hours of paid sick leave per calendar year for US-based employees
20–25 days of paid vacation annually for non-exempt employees, depending on tenure
Flexible paid time off (PTO) for exempt employees
Bonus structure that rewards great performance
Potential stock option awards, bonuses, and merit increases
Optional co-working spaces
Performance review program with actionable feedback
Employee resource groups
Remote-first work environment