Employment Counsel [6 Month Contract]

Applied Intuition • Sunnyvale, CA

3d • $150 - $275 • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for talented and pragmatic Employment Counsel to join our growing legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will serve as a foundational legal advisor on all global labor and employment matters. This high-visibility role requires a candidate who can synthesize rigorous legal analysis with a sophisticated business sense to develop and scale the policies and culture necessary to fuel our rapid global expansion. This is a temporary role with flexibility for remote applicants that meet our role requirements.

Requirements

• A J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
• 5+ years of focused employment law experience. A mix of top-tier law firm training and in-house experience is preferred
• Deep familiarity with US federal and California labor laws, with aptitude for expanding that expertise globally
• The ability to deliver tough news with empathy and influence stakeholders without relying solely on your title
• A proven track record of providing risk-adjusted, creative solutions to complex personnel challenges

Nice To Haves

• Expertise advising U.S.-based companies on international expansion, specifically within Germany, Japan, or South Korea
• Employment litigation experience
• Prior in-house experience at a high-growth technology, robotics or automotive company
• Experience supporting a diverse workforce spanning software engineering, hardware research, and field operations

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time legal counsel and best practices to the People Team and business leaders on the full employee lifecycle, including headcount planning, performance management, and complex separations
• Draft and maintain employee handbooks, employment contracts, offer letters, leave administration and internal policies to ensure compliance across all jurisdictions where we operate
• Lead or advise on internal investigations into sensitive matters, ensuring they are handled with the utmost discretion and procedural fairness
• Monitor evolving global labor laws and regulatory mandates, translating complex legal developments into actionable, scalable business workflows
• Manage outside counsel for employment-related disputes and administrative charges, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality representation
• Develop and deliver engaging training sessions for managers on topics like anti-harassment, interview best practices, and wage-and-hour compliance

Benefits

• This is a temporary hourly position with an opportunity to convert based on performance.
• Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target hourly rate.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree