Legal Counsel - Employment Law

Legora AB•New York, NY

18h

About The Position

Legora is on a mission to redefine how legal work gets done by building an AI-native workspace with legal professionals. Their solution empowers legal professionals to work faster, ask better questions, and unlock new insights. Trusted by global firms in over 40 countries, Legora is committed to pushing the boundaries of legal tech. Joining Legora means becoming part of a team that values continuous improvement and collaboration to empower lawyers with technology. The company seeks individuals excited by building from first principles, working with exceptional people, and accelerating change in a high-stakes domain. As a Legal Counsel - Employment Law, you will be central to supporting one of the fastest-growing legal technology companies globally. You will collaborate closely with the People Team, providing advice on a wide range of employment matters to enable Legora's rapid and robust scaling. This role demands a high degree of independence, the ability to operate across multiple time zones, and close partnership with global stakeholders, becoming integral to Legora’s long-term employment strategy. The legal function at Legora is a forward-deployed, AI-first team operating across various jurisdictions and legal disciplines, acting as trusted partners with a focus on product development, operations, and commercial initiatives. Beyond strong legal judgment, the team values curiosity, problem-solving, and a proactive, pragmatic approach to redefining legal work globally.

Requirements

A J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
7+ years of experience at a top-tier law firm and as in-house counsel, with primary focus on, or strong exposure to, employment and labor law.
Strong understanding of US employment law is required.
Strong legal judgment with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders independently.
You are commercially minded and solutions-oriented — you focus on enabling the business while appropriately managing risk.
You communicate complex legal issues clearly and translate them into practical, actionable advice.
You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and are comfortable operating with autonomy.
You are excited about the potential of technology to transform the legal industry. You have a keen interest in AI and legal tech, and you are eager to learn and apply these tools in real-world settings.

Nice To Haves

Experience with international employment law frameworks and cross-border workforce management is highly valued.
Experience supporting high-growth or international organizations is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic legal partner to the business, working closely with senior stakeholders in People, Operations, and Leadership on global employment matters.
Lead the drafting, review, and implementation of employment agreements, policies, and frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
Advise on complex employment matters including hiring, terminations, restructurings, performance management, employee relations, and cross-border workforce issues.
Provide commercially pragmatic advice on employment risk, ensuring compliance without slowing business growth or operational velocity.
Support international expansion by assessing employment law implications in new markets and coordinating with external counsel where required.
Develop scalable, repeatable employment frameworks, templates, and internal guidelines to enable efficient and compliant global hiring.
Advise on collective employment issues, labor relations, employee representative structures, and local regulatory obligations where applicable.
Partner with the People Team to ensure employment practices reflect Legora’s values while meeting legal and regulatory standards.
Contribute to governance, compliance, and risk mitigation initiatives in a fast-scaling international environment.

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