U.S. and Global Employment Litigation and Compliance Counsel

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-litigation employment disputes, demand letters, administrative charges, and government inquiries, both U.S. and international.
• Partner with the litigation team and outside counsel on litigation strategy, risk assessment, and resolution.
• Advise on U.S. and global employment matters, compliance and policy, including works councils, employee consultation obligations, policy localization, and cross-border investigations.
• Support HR initiatives, M&A, and employment policies, balancing pragmatism with risk mitigation.
• Track legal and regulatory developments and turn them into actionable guidance.
• What we need to see
• Active California State Bar membership in good standing; JD with strong academic credentials.
• 10+ years of employment law experience in-house and/or at a nationally recognized firm.
• Track record managing complex cross-border employment matters for multinational employers, including works council processes and information-and-consultation obligations across jurisdictions.
• Strong written, verbal, and negotiation skills with excellent legal and business judgment.

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