Senior Counsel – Employment (U.S. Lead), San Francisco Bay Area, CA (Hybrid) (959-SLS)
About The Position
Our client is a global, publicly traded technology company operating at the intersection of SaaS, fintech, and payments has exclusively retained Solutus Legal Search to assist the executives in their search for a global employment leader. With a strong international footprint and continued rapid growth, the company is focused on building scalable, technology-enabled solutions that empower businesses and drive meaningful economic impact. The Legal team plays a critical role in enabling the business to move quickly and responsibly, take smart risks, and deliver practical, high-impact solutions that support long-term growth. The office is located in the San Francisco Bay Area and, while there is no formal in-office requirement, this attorney will ideally come into the office two days a week. This role reports to the GM, Legal – APAC. This attorney will serve as a senior employment leader, partnering closely with Human Resources, senior leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders across the U.S. and globally. A key aspect of the position is the design and implementation of scalable systems, tools, and processes that enhance how employment-related risk is managed across the organization, while acting as a trusted advisor to leaders in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Requirements
- Approximately 8+ years of legal experience with a significant focus on employment law
- In-house experience within a technology company or similar high-growth environment (SaaS, fintech, or related sectors preferred)
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Experience advising senior leaders and partnering closely with HR/PX on workforce strategy and employee relations matters
- Strong experience handling employment counseling, investigations, and litigation or pre-litigation matters
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating employment-related agreements and policies in a commercial context
- Experience supporting complex, multi-jurisdictional employment issues (U.S. required; international exposure preferred)
- Familiarity with using data, technology, and AI-enabled tools to improve processes and scale legal impact
Nice To Haves
- International exposure preferred
Responsibilities
- Leading strategic and hands-on employment law support across U.S. and global operations, including advising on complex employee relations matters, investigations, performance management, compensation, and separations
- Designing and scaling employment law frameworks, policies, processes, and tools (including AI-enabled solutions) to drive consistency, efficiency, and proactive risk management
- Supporting workforce initiatives such as restructuring, organizational design, and cross-border expansion, while monitoring legal and regulatory developments and translating them into actionable business guidance
- Managing employment disputes and pre-litigation matters, drafting and negotiating employment-related agreements, and partnering cross-functionally while overseeing external counsel and driving legal operations improvements
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Base salary range of $260,000 – $280,000
- Eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus
- Participation in the company’s equity program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
