Sr. Lead Counsel, Labor & Employment

The role

The Senior Lead Counsel, Labor & Employment will provide strategic legal counsel to the People Team and business leaders on workforce decisions. This role manages employment-related agreements, policies, litigation, and regulatory matters for a global workforce.

What you will do

• Serve as a senior advisor to executives and People Team leaders on complex employment matters.
• Assess legal and business risks and provide practical recommendations.
• Lead the development and implementation of employment-related agreements and policies.
• Develop and lead cross-functional employment-law initiatives and compliance programs.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to identify risks and drive alignment.
• Manage employment disputes, litigation, agency investigations, and regulatory matters.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and budgets.
• Monitor developments in employment law and translate them into actionable guidance.
• Identify opportunities to use AI to improve legal research and workflow efficiency.

Required qualifications

• JD and active bar admission
• Minimum of 10 years of experience handling complex employment matters in a law firm or in-house environment
• Deep knowledge of U.S. employment law
• Experience advising senior business and People leaders on high-impact, complex matters
• Exceptional judgment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and executive-influence skills
• Ability to independently lead complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Experience negotiating and managing employment litigation, agency investigations, regulatory matters, and outside counsel relationships
• AI-forward mindset

Nice to have

• California or New York bar admission
• In-house experience in a fast-paced organization

About the company

Pinterest is a platform where millions of people find creative ideas and plan for memories. The company aims to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love.