Executive Compensation & Benefits Counsel

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. Advise People and business teams on employment matters across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $211,000 - $317,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employment law, including advising on compliance, managing disputes, and overseeing investigations. Proficient in executive compensation and employee benefits programs, with a strong ability to provide practical legal advice in M&A and strategic transactions.

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J.D. From An ABA-Accredited Law SchoolActive License To Practice LawEmployment Law Advisory ExperienceStrong Legal Writing And Drafting SkillsExperience In Executive Compensation

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Hard Skills

Employment LawDispute ManagementLitigation StrategyWorkplace InvestigationsEmployment Agreements ReviewLegal Risk AssessmentExecutive Compensation ProgramsEmployee Benefits ProgramsM&A Transaction SupportCross-Border Employment Law

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsJudgment In Legal And Business RisksAbility To Work IndependentlyManaging Competing Priorities

Industry Keywords

Wage And Hour ComplianceLitigation HoldsDiscovery ManagementEquity CompensationEmployee Liquidity ProgramsRegulatory EnforcementAgency Enforcement ActionsFast-Growing Global OrganizationTechnology Company ExperienceLatin America Employment Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise People and business teams on employment matters across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America
Advise and partner with Payroll on wage and hour compliance, including classification and overtime
Manage employment disputes from initial demand through resolution, including litigation, arbitration, regulatory enforcement, and pre-litigation claims
Develop case strategy, manage outside counsel and budgets, oversee litigation holds and discovery, and coordinate responses with insurance carriers
Conduct or oversee workplace investigations and advise on findings, remediation, and related employment decisions
Advise on executive compensation and employee benefits programs, including offer letters, separation agreements, incentive and commission plans, liquidity agreements, and health, welfare, and retirement plans
Support equity compensation programs and advise on employee liquidity programs and related arrangements, including tender offers
Advise on employment, benefits, and executive compensation matters in M&A and strategic transactions
Partner with People, Finance, Equity, and business teams to build programs, guidance, training, and processes
Monitor legal developments across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America and advise on their impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3 years of legal experience, including hands-on experience advising on employment law matters and managing employment disputes
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Active license in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Experience handling sensitive employment matters, including investigations, agency enforcement actions, demand letters, litigation, or workplace complaints
Strong legal writing and drafting skills
Experience preparing or reviewing employment agreements, policies, or practical guidance
Judgment to assess legal and business risks and provide clear, practical advice
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and move matters forward with limited direction
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Experience or exposure to executive compensation, employee benefits, equity compensation, or employee liquidity programs preferred
Experience supporting employment or executive compensation aspects of M&A or strategic transactions preferred
Familiarity with employment law issues in Canada or Latin America, or experience coordinating with local counsel on cross-border matters preferred
Experience at a technology company or fast-growing, global organization preferred