CareerPlan

Employment Counsel

San FranciscoFull-time$150k2026-08-12 → 2026-10-20
On-site

Core

Provide legal guidance on all aspects of employment law across the organization, partnering with People Operations and leadership to manage risk and ensure compliance.

Role type

In-house employment counsel

Builds

Employment policies, agreements, and compliance frameworks

Domain

Legal / Human Resources / Technology

Required skills

U.S. employment law expertise, workplace investigation, contract drafting, M&A due diligence, policy implementation, litigation management

Preferred skills

Global workforce experience, immigration law, startup environment, M&A transaction employment aspects

Technologies

Legal research tools, contract management systems

Responsibilities

Advise on onboarding, performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, and reductions in force; Draft and update employment agreements, offer letters, and handbooks; Manage outside counsel and litigation matters; Conduct workplace investigations; Partner with HR on compliance training and policy implementation; Monitor employment law changes and recommend updates; Support M&A due diligence and integration.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC