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-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in labor and employment law, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiating legal agreements, providing legal guidance, and leveraging AI tools for legal operations. Capable of managing complex legal issues in a multicultural environment while ensuring compliance and maintaining legal accuracy.

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

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Hard Skills

Employment LawContract DraftingLegal NegotiationLitigationHuman ResourcesLegal ResearchMulti-Jurisdictional AnalysisCorporate LawPerformance ManagementCompensation Agreements

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMultitaskingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI-Powered ToolsContract Analysis SoftwareLegal Drafting ToolsKnowledge Management SystemsAutomation for Legal Operations

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Attorney

Industry Keywords

High-TechFintechGlobal Employment IssuesEmployment AgreementsSaaS AgreementsNDADPALegal ComplianceClient RelationsMulticultural Environment

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 legal contracts with clients, partners, vendors, and third parties, including services agreements, NDAs, DPAs, and SaaS agreements
Provide legal guidance and explanations to clients on employment law topics
Work closely with global partners on employment legal issues
Coordinate clients' legal and commercial needs with relevant legal aspects
Work with Sales, Product, Marketing, Finance, and Customer Success departments on diverse legal issues
Provide general corporate law advice as needed
Leverage AI-powered tools for contract analysis, legal drafting, employment law research, and synthesis of multi-jurisdiction legal requirements
Apply AI-assisted capabilities to improve consistency, efficiency, quality, knowledge management, and internal legal operations while maintaining legal accuracy and professional judgment

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 in 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 legal operations while maintaining legal accuracy, confidentiality, and professional judgment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Remote/hybrid work arrangement (as indicated by the posting title)