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Employment Counsel [6 Month Contract]

Applied Intuition· Legal
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Sunnyvale$150/hr - $275/hrFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Temporary Employment Counsel role focused on global labor and employment matters, reporting to the General Counsel. High-visibility position requiring legal analysis integrated with business strategy to support rapid global expansion. Role is temporary with potential for conversion and remote-friendly qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Provide real-time legal counsel and best practices to the People Team and business leaders on the full employee lifecycle, including headcount planning, performance management, and complex separations
  • Draft and maintain employee handbooks, employment contracts, offer letters, leave administration and internal policies to ensure compliance across all jurisdictions where we operate
  • Lead or advise on internal investigations into sensitive matters, ensuring they are handled with the utmost discretion and procedural fairness
  • Monitor evolving global labor laws and regulatory mandates, translating complex legal developments into actionable, scalable business workflows
  • Manage outside counsel for employment-related disputes and administrative charges, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality representation
  • Develop and deliver engaging training sessions for managers on topics like anti-harassment, interview best practices, and wage-and-hour compliance

Qualifications

  • A J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
  • 5+ years of focused employment law experience. A mix of top-tier law firm training and in-house experience is preferred
  • Deep familiarity with US federal and California labor laws, with aptitude for expanding that expertise globally
  • The ability to deliver tough news with empathy and influence stakeholders without relying solely on your title
  • A proven track record of providing risk-adjusted, creative solutions to complex personnel challenges

Skills

Required:Employment lawRegulatory complianceInternal investigations
Nice to have:Negotiation with outside counsel
Last updated Oct 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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