Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Expert

Papaya Global

. Handle global employment issues and serve as the expert point of contact for labor and employment law matters, including litigation .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in labor and employment law, providing legal guidance on recruiting, hiring, and performance management while leveraging AI tools to enhance legal workflows and maintain compliance. Strong communication skills facilitate collaboration with diverse teams and clients in a global environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

US-Qualified AttorneyIn-House Counsel ExperienceExpertise in Labor and Employment LawsAI Tools for Legal WorkflowsLitigation Experience

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Hard Skills

Employment LawContract DraftingLegal NegotiationLitigationPerformance ManagementCompensation LawRestrictive CovenantsHuman Resources LawCorporate LawLegal Research

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMultitaskingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI-Powered Legal ToolsContract Review SoftwareLegal Drafting ToolsKnowledge Management SystemsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Attorney

Industry Keywords

High-TechFintechGlobal Employment IssuesEmployment AgreementsSeparation AgreementsServices AgreementsNDAsDPAsSaaS AgreementsCross-Jurisdiction Legal Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle global employment issues and serve as the expert point of contact for labor and employment law matters, including litigation
Provide day-to-day advice and support on recruiting and hiring, performance management, terminations, compensation, and restrictive covenants
Draft, revise, and advise on employment agreements, contractor agreements, and separation agreements
Draft, review, and negotiate services agreements, NDAs, DPAs, SaaS agreements, and other legal contracts with clients, partners, vendors, and third parties
Provide clients with legal guidance and explanations on employment law topics
Work closely with global partners on employment legal issues
Coordinate clients' legal and commercial needs with relevant legal aspects
Collaborate with Sales, Product, Marketing, Finance, and Customer Success teams on diverse legal issues
Provide general corporate law advice as needed
Use AI-powered tools to improve legal workflows, consistency, efficiency, quality, knowledge management, and internal legal operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

US-qualified attorney/lawyer
4+ years' experience as in-house counsel in a High-Tech/Fintech company and as an attorney at a prominent law firm
Expertise in local and international labor and employment laws
Experience in human resources or a related field is an advantage
Experience in litigation is an advantage
Attention to detail
Good organizational and time-management skills
Ability to multitask; self-motivated and persistent
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Comfortable dealing with a global customer base and interacting in a multicultural environment
Ability to communicate legal issues and solutions clearly and concisely
Hands-on experience using AI tools as an integral part of legal workflows, including legal drafting, contract review, employment law research, legal summarization, and cross-jurisdiction legal analysis
Ability to leverage and implement AI-assisted workflows, including building AI-driven processes and automation for the legal team, while maintaining legal accuracy, confidentiality, and professional judgment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote/hybrid work arrangement
AI-powered tools and workflows supporting legal drafting, contract analysis, employment law research, legal summarization, and cross-jurisdiction analysis