Employment Counsel
About The Position
Fireworks is hiring an Employment Counsel to join its growing legal team and own employment and labor matters as the company scales. The role serves as the go-to legal partner for the People and HR organization and reports to the General Counsel. It is a build-from-the-ground-up position for a lawyer experienced in supporting a rapidly growing company and its workforce. The Employment Counsel will advise on employment and labor matters, partner with HR and People Operations, counsel on employee equity and compensation, and develop scalable policies, templates, and processes for a multi-state workforce. The role also supports international expansion and cross-border employment compliance, manages employment-related disputes, coordinates specialist outside counsel as needed, and helps the company stay ahead of compliance obligations associated with rapid headcount growth.
Requirements
- 9+ years of in-house employment and labor law experience.
- A JD and membership in at least one US state bar.
- A track record of close collaboration and strong partnership with HR and People Operations teams.
- Familiarity with employee equity and compensation considerations.
- Experience supporting international expansion and navigating global employment laws.
- A pragmatic, build-from-scratch mindset and the judgment to balance risk with business velocity.
- An AI-forward, builder’s mindset, with demonstrated ability to use AI tools to streamline daily workflows and accelerate efficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Prior startup experience, ideally in a hypergrowth environment.
Responsibilities
- Advise on employment and labor matters, including hiring, terminations, classifications, leaves, accommodations, investigations, and policy.
- Partner with HR and People Operations as a trusted, day-to-day legal advisor.
- Counsel on employee equity and compensation considerations.
- Build scalable employment policies, templates, and processes for a rapidly growing, multi-state workforce.
- Support international expansion and advise on cross-border employment and global labor law compliance.
- Manage employment-related disputes and coordinate specialist outside counsel where needed.
- Help the company stay ahead of compliance obligations associated with fast headcount growth.
Benefits
- Meaningful equity in a fast-growing startup.
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
