Senior Employment Counsel

Sierra • San Francisco, CA

6d • $225,000 - $275,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Sierra is seeking a Senior Employment Counsel to join its legal team. This role requires deep expertise in employment and labor law, including global matters. The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic environments, embrace challenges, and contribute across the business. The legal team is highly respected, committed to excellence, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• 6+ years of legal experience, with a combination of large law firm and in-house experience at a tech company.
• Demonstrated depth in US state and federal employment law and broad US employment matters.
• Experience advising on international employment across multiple jurisdictions, with exposure to UK, EU, APAC, and/or LatAm employment law strongly preferred.
• Excellent drafting skills and the ability to produce clean, business-ready employment documents with minimal supervision.
• Strong judgment and the ability to operate as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, translating legal risk into practical, actionable guidance.

Nice To Haves

• A passion for AI, with a deep understanding of AI products, LLMs and the related legal issues, and personal experience with integrating AI into your work.
• Significant law firm experience at a top-tier, internationally recognized law firm.
• Experience working at and scaling a global employment/HR program at a high-growth technology company.
• Experience with international equity compensation mechanics and other non-US employee equity programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary employment law advisor to Sierra's People team and business leaders on a broad range of employment and labor matters, including recruiting and hiring, employee relations, performance management, terminations and separations, wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence, accommodations, immigration, secondments, and employee classification.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on employment-related documents including offer letters, PIIAs, separation and release agreements, equity documentation, compensation plans.
• Develop and maintain policies, templates, and playbooks to drive consistency and speed at scale.
• Advise on employment aspects of equity compensation programs, including offer letter and compensation structuring, tax considerations, and international plan mechanics.
• Support employment law matters across Sierra's international offices, working with local outside counsel to ensure jurisdictional compliance while maintaining alignment with global People practices and guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with the People, Finance, and business teams to support hiring, organizational change, and scaling in a high-growth environment.
• Develop and deliver training programs on employment law topics for People team members, managers, and employees.

Benefits

• Flexible (unlimited) paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Retirement plan dependent on country of employment
• Parental leave
• Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
• Lunch, as well as delicious snacks and coffee to keep you energized
• Discretionary benefit stipend giving people the ability to spend where it matters most
• Free alphorn lessons

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed