Senior Counsel, Employment

Motive

. Advise People, managers, business leaders, and executives on employment matters across the employee lifecycle .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $153,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in employment law, including advising on employee relations, workplace investigations, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Capable of managing complex legal matters while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external counsel.

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J.D. And Active License To Practice Law10+ Years Of Employment-Law ExperienceDeep Knowledge Of Employment LawStrong Technical Drafting SkillsExperience Advising On Employee Relations

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Hard Skills

Employment LawTechnical DraftingWorkplace InvestigationsWage And Hour MattersEmployment-Related DisputesEquity Incentive PlansRisk CalibrationPolicy DevelopmentLegal ComplianceMulti-Jurisdictional Workforce Support

Soft Skills

Strong Business JudgmentExcellent Communication SkillsAttention To DetailSelf-MotivatedSolutions-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

AI-Driven Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License To Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Employee LifecycleEmployment AgreementsEmployee RelationsLegal And Regulatory DevelopmentsCross-Functional CollaborationU.S. Export Administration Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise People, managers, business leaders, and executives on employment matters across the employee lifecycle
Provide guidance on federal, state, provincial, local, international, and other applicable employment laws and regulations
Draft, review, and update employment agreements, policies, procedures, training materials, and communications
Conduct a comprehensive annual review and update cycle for employment materials
Partner with People, Recruiting, and business stakeholders on workforce and employee-relations matters
Manage and oversee employment-related claims, agency charges, audits, investigations, and litigation with internal and external counsel
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and recommend updates to policies, processes, training, and business practices
Support workforce programs, organizational changes, cross-functional legal projects, and strategic business priorities
Manage outside counsel and ensure matters are handled efficiently with appropriate risk calibration
Report to the AGC, Corporate

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
10+ years of relevant employment-law experience in a law firm and in-house legal department
Deep knowledge of employment law
Experience advising on employee relations, contingent workers, restrictive covenants, workplace investigations, wage and hour matters, leaves, accommodations, and employment-related disputes
Experience supporting a distributed or multi-jurisdictional workforce across multiple U.S. states and international jurisdictions, preferably in a technology or high-growth company
Strong business judgment and ability to provide clear, practical, risk-calibrated advice
Strong technical drafting skills for employment-related agreements
Experience advising on equity incentive plans and equity matters across a distributed workforce
Ability to manage complex matters independently while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and external counsel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize competing demands
Self-motivated, solutions-oriented, low-ego approach and willingness to contribute beyond a narrowly defined specialty
AI-first perspective, with interest in building and leveraging AI-driven tools
Must be authorized to receive and access commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, pharmacy, optical, and dental care benefits
Paid time off
Sick time off
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
401(k) contribution
Potential restricted stock units for certain roles
Some interviews or new-hire training sessions may be held in person at a global office