Employment Counsel

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 191,000 - 293,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity awards

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Family planning benefits

Health savings and flexible spending

401(k) retirement plan with company

Life, accident, and disability

Employee assistance programs

Other well-being benefits

Job summary

Ladders seeks an Employment Counsel to join its information technology leadership team as a trusted advisor on U.S. employment matters.

The role focuses on workplace investigations, handling employment-related claims, litigation support, and practical guidance to stay compliant while enabling rapid business progress. You will partner with HR and business stakeholders to shape policies, training, and contractor obligations, including AI use in employment practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of employment law experience in a law firm or in-house
• JD from an accredited institution
• Active member of at least one U.S. state bar
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state employment laws
• Experience in conducting or managing workplace investigations
• Familiarity with federal contractor compliance obligations

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on U.S. employment issues to the People team and business stakeholders
• Oversee internal workplace investigations related to harassment and discrimination
• Investigate and respond to employment-related claims and inquiries
• Manage pre-litigation and litigation matters with outside counsel
• Draft and negotiate employment-related documents and agreements
• Develop and update employment policies and HR guidelines for legal compliance
• Support federal contractor compliance obligations and prepare AAPs
• Advise on legal issues related to AI tools in employment practices
• Design and deliver training on employment law for employees and managers
• Monitor and communicate changes in employment law to relevant stakeholders

Skills

Employment law expertise

Bar admission

Workplace investigations

Legal advisory

Policy guidance

AI in employment practices

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

For our client, we are seeking an Employment Counsel to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will serve as a trusted legal advisor to the People organization and business stakeholders on a broad range of U.S. employment matters. The position will focus on workplace investigations, employment-related claims, litigation support, and practical guidance that helps the organization stay compliant while moving quickly. You will also partner cross-functionally to shape policies, training, and HR practices, including support for federal contractor obligations and the use of AI tools in employment practices.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $191,000 – $293,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on U.S. employment issues to the People team and business stakeholders
• Oversee internal workplace investigations related to harassment and discrimination
• Investigate and respond to employment-related claims and inquiries
• Manage pre-litigation and litigation matters with outside counsel
• Draft and negotiate employment-related documents and agreements
• Develop and update employment policies and HR guidelines for legal compliance
• Support federal contractor compliance obligations and prepare AAPs
• Advise on legal issues related to AI tools in employment practices
• Design and deliver training on employment law for employees and managers
• Monitor and communicate changes in employment law to relevant stakeholders

Qualifications

• 5+ years of employment law experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
• JD from an accredited institution
• Active member of at least one U.S. state bar
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state employment laws
• Experience in conducting or managing workplace investigations
• Familiarity with federal contractor compliance obligations

Benefits

• Equity awards
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Family planning benefits
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life, accident, and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programs
• Other well-being benefits

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.