Lead Employment Counsel

The role

You will serve as the dedicated employment lawyer and legal partner for the People team and business leaders. You will advise on the full employee lifecycle in the US and internationally, manage employment policies, and oversee litigation and specialized matters.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the People team and business leaders on employee relations, performance, and accommodations
• Lead wage and hour compliance, including FLSA and state exemption classification
• Review and advise on compensation programs, including sales commission and bonus plans
• Draft, negotiate, and maintain employment documents and policies
• Conduct or oversee workplace investigations
• Manage employment litigation matters with outside counsel
• Advise on employment law outside the US, supporting employer of record and contractor arrangements
• Build and deliver training for managers, HR, and recruiters
• Partner with Product, Privacy, and HR technology stakeholders on the use of AI in hiring
• Support M&A diligence and integration

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing in at least one US state bar
• 7+ years of labor and employment law experience at a law firm and/or in-house
• Deep knowledge of US federal and multi-state employment law, especially wage and hour
• Experience advising on employment matters outside the US and working with employer of record providers and local counsel
• Track record of managing employment litigation with outside counsel
• Experience with workforce planning and management
• Experience owning employment policies, agreements, and compensation plan terms
• Experience conducting or overseeing workplace investigations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using AI tools effectively

Nice to have

• In-house experience
• Familiarity with the HR tech industry

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Mental health resources
• Financial wellness benefits
• Fully paid parental leave program
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Up to 14 scheduled paid holidays
• Up to 80 hours of paid sick leave
• 20-25 days of paid vacation time for non-exempt employees
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) for exempt employees

Before you apply

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

About the company

Greenhouse is the first Orchestrated Hiring Ecosystem. It is a remote-first company that aims to make hiring work for everyone.