Employment Counsel

Sigma Computing; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Flexible time off policy

Paid bonding time for new parents

Traditional and Roth 401k

Commuter and FSA benefits

Lunch Program

Dog friendly office

Job summary

Sigma Computing is looking for an experienced employment counsel to provide legal expertise on all aspects of employment law. You'll collaborate with People Operations and leadership in a fast-paced tech environment to manage risk and ensure compliance.

This role requires a Juris Doctor and active law license, along with 5+ years of employment law experience. In addition to competitive salary, the position includes stock options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience practicing employment law, preferably in a technology or SaaS company.
• Workplace investigation training and experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws such as FLSA, ADA, and FMLA.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on onboarding, performance management, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Draft and review employment agreements, policies, and handbooks.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Ability to provide practical legal advice

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Job description

Sigma Computing is seeking an experienced employment counsel to provide legal guidance on all aspects of employment law across the organization. This role will partner closely with People Operations, leadership, and business teams to manage risk, ensure compliance, and support a positive employee experience in a fast‑paced, high‑growth technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on employment-related matters including onboarding, performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, and reductions in force.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (U.S. and, if applicable, international).
• Draft, review, and update employment agreements, offer letters, contractor agreements, policies, and handbooks.
• Advise on employee relations issues and dispute resolution.
• Manage and oversee outside employment counsel and litigation matters.
• Complete workplace investigations.
• Partner with People Ops (HR) and Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) teams on compliance training and policy implementation.
• Monitor changes in employment law and proactively recommend updates to company practices.
• Support M&A, due diligence, and integration efforts related to employment matters as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of experience practicing employment law (in‑house experience at a technology or SaaS company preferred).
• Workplace investigation training and experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, wage & hour, classification, etc.).
• Ability to provide practical, business‑oriented legal advice is essential.
• Experience working closely with HR/People teams and senior leadership.
• Excellent communication, judgment, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting global or distributed workforces.
• Familiarity with immigration and mobility considerations in a tech environment.
• Prior experience in a high‑growth or startup company.
• Experience with employment aspects of M&A transactions.

The base salary range for this position is $150k to $230k annually. Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work at Sigma Computing. This role is eligible for stock options, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits For Our Full-Time Employees

• Equity
• Flexible time off policy
• Paid bonding time for all new parents
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Commuter and FSA benefits
• Lunch Program
• Dog friendly office

Sigma is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a smart and strong team regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran, or any other protected status. We look forward to learning how your experience can enable all of us to grow.

Note: We have an in‑office work environment in all our offices in SF, NYC, London and Sydney.