Associate General Counsel

Coalition, Inc.

3d • $230,000 - $310,000 • Remote

About The Position

Coalition is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate General Counsel to join its Legal team as global employment counsel. The role guides the PeopleOps and Talent organizations in support of Coalition’s global operations, providing strategic direction on employment matters, establishing jurisdiction-specific regulatory guardrails, and analyzing regulatory trends that could affect the company’s growth.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted, practical advisor with strong communication and collaboration skills, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced business. The role requires working effectively in a fully remote environment and across multiple time zones.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to, and good standing with, at least one U.S. state bar, or equivalent qualification.
• 12+ years of relevant legal experience at a leading law firm, in-house, or a combination of both, focused on global employment laws and labor practices in a highly regulated space.
• Experience advising HR and Talent teams on employment matters across multiple jurisdictions, including outside the U.S.
• Experience selecting, directing, and managing local outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions, including scoping engagements, negotiating fee arrangements, reviewing invoices, and monitoring spend against forecasts.
• Experience drafting contracts or agreements and using a contract database (CMS).
• A successful track record of managing and responding effectively to client requests, completing projects in a timely manner, and adapting to a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Excellent legal and business judgment and ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented advice and translate evolving regulations into actionable guidance for non-lawyers.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities across functions and time zones.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, meet deadlines, and navigate a remote work environment effectively.
• Strong attention to detail, proofreading, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong follow-up and organizational skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong negotiating skills in legal and financial or commercial matters.
• Initiative and willingness to take ownership of projects.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advising People and Talent teams in-house at a growth-stage or technology-driven company.
• Experience with employment law in the UK and other European markets, and familiarity with pay transparency, EU collective bargaining arrangements, AI in employment, and employee data privacy, including GDPR and UK GDPR.
• Experience in Insurtech, cybersecurity, SaaS, financial services, or another regulated industry.
• Experience in insurance or finance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal partner to PeopleOps and Talent, advising across the employee lifecycle, including hiring, compensation, leaves, performance management, workforce changes, and separations.
• Advise on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, terminations, and reductions in force.
• Develop jurisdiction-specific guardrails for hiring and employing talent worldwide, including worker classification, employer-of-record structures, and local employment terms, and support entry into new markets.
• Select and manage local outside counsel in non-U.S. jurisdictions.
• Monitor and analyze emerging employment and workforce regulations and translate them into recommendations for PeopleOps, Talent, and Legal leadership.
• Draft and maintain employment agreements, policies, and jurisdiction-specific handbooks, and train People team members and managers.
• Manage employment disputes in coordination with outside counsel.
• Build strong company relationships and provide clear, practical advice; support special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• Annual home office stipend and WeWork access.
• Mental and physical health wellness programs, including One Medical, Headspace, and Wellhub.
• Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree