Senior Corporate Counsel - Employment

Sigma Computing•San Francisco, CA

5d•$150,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sigma Computing is seeking an experienced employment counsel to provide legal guidance on all aspects of employment law across the organization. This role will partner closely with People Operations, leadership, and business teams to manage risk, ensure compliance, and support a positive employee experience in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
8+ years of experience practicing employment law (in-house experience at a technology or SaaS company preferred)
Workplace investigation training and experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, wage & hour, classification, etc.)
Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice is essential
Workplace investigation training and experience
Experience working closely with HR/People teams and senior leadership
Excellent communication, judgment, and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting global or distributed workforces
Familiarity with immigration and mobility considerations in a tech environment
Prior experience in a high-growth or startup company
Experience with employment aspects of M&A transactions

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice on employment-related matters including onboarding, performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, and reductions in force
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (U.S. and, if applicable, international)
Draft, review, and update employment agreements, offer letters, contractor agreements, policies, and handbooks
Advise on employee relations issues and dispute resolution
Manage and oversee outside employment counsel and litigation matters
Complete workplace investigations
Partner with People Ops (HR) and Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) teams on compliance training, and policy implementation
Monitor changes in employment law and proactively recommend updates to company practices
Support M&A, due diligence, and integration efforts related to employment matters as needed