Senior Counsel, Employment & Compliance

HackerOne

. Serve as a trusted senior advisor to executives, People team members, and cross-functional stakeholders on complex U.S.

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United States, United KingdomSenior💰 $202,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in U.S. and global labor and employment matters, compliance, and dispute resolution, while providing strategic legal guidance aligned with business objectives. Proficient in managing complex legal issues and adapting to evolving regulatory environments.

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J.D. From An ABA-Accredited Law SchoolActive Bar Admission7+ Years Of Legal ExperienceExperience Advising On Global Labor And Employment MattersExperience Managing Complex Legal Matters

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Hard Skills

Labor And Employment LawComplianceDispute ResolutionLitigation ManagementEmployee RelationsRegulatory ComplianceLegal AdvisoryInvestigationsRisk EvaluationCorporate Governance

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationPractical GuidanceJudgmentAdaptabilityPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

AI-Powered Legal TechnologyAutomation

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

B2B SaaSCybersecurityPlatform-Based TechnologyAnti-Bribery And CorruptionPrivacy And Data SecurityAMLKYCOFACSecurity Incident ManagementBackground Check

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted senior advisor to executives, People team members, and cross-functional stakeholders on complex U.S. and global labor and employment matters
Advise the People team on sensitive employee relations issues, including compliance, security, and EEO investigations, performance management, terminations/redundancies, and related matters
Coordinate with Commercial, Product, and Revenue teams on platform and marketplace legal risk
Manage dispute resolution, legal process, and litigation, including legal holds, investigations, e-discovery, subpoenas, and law enforcement or regulatory investigations
Counsel on regulatory and compliance issues related to the platform, customers, and workforce, including conflicts of interest, third-party due diligence, Terms of Service, and audits
Identify opportunities to use AI for legal research, risk identification, workflow efficiency, knowledge management, and business resiliency
Operationalize corporate compliance programs, including governance, ethics and compliance, and workforce policies and processes
Serve as a data-driven strategic partner aligning legal guidance with business objectives
Report directly to the Chief Legal Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or global equivalent
Active bar admission in good standing in the applicable practice jurisdiction
7+ years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
Substantive experience advising on global labor and employment matters, compliance, employee relations, and investigations
Experience managing complex legal matters, including litigation or dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional legal advisory work
Ability to provide clear, practical guidance to business stakeholders
Ability to independently evaluate complex legal and business risks using evidence and sound judgment
Ability to adapt to changing regulatory environments and manage multiple competing priorities through resolution
Preferred: experience working in-house at a B2B SaaS, cybersecurity, or platform-based technology company
Preferred: experience advising on anti-bribery and corruption, privacy and data security, AML, KYC, OFAC, or security incident matters
Preferred: experience using AI-powered legal technology or automation
Must be authorized to work in the applicable country; visa/work permit sponsorship is not available
Employment is contingent on a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health (medical, vision, dental), life, and disability insurance
Equity stock options
Retirement plans
Paid public holidays and unlimited PTO
Paid maternity and parental leave
Leaves of absence, including caregiver leave and leave under CO's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
Employee Assistance Program