Employment Counsel: Policy, Negotiation & People Ops

Riot Platforms, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 
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Comprehensive Health Coverage

Sign-on equity grant

BONUS

Job summary

Riot is seeking an Employment Associate to provide practical, business-minded legal support across people operations, strategy, and company policies. You will work with internal partners and outside counsel to structure, negotiate, document, and execute complex projects.

The role requires a JD, active state bar membership, and 3+ years in employment law. Collaboration with business stakeholders and strong drafting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have JD from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 3+ years of employment law experience at a law firm, in-house, or both.

Responsibilities

• Advise internal partners on employment matters, policies, and complex issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate offer letters, employment agreements, severance agreements, and related docs.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, people operations, and stakeholders on investigations and disputes.
• Support development and enforcement of employment policies and procedures.
• Contribute to employee relations and workplace culture initiatives.
• Help develop legal processes and internal documentation standards.
• Perform other employment, labor, and workplace-related legal work as needed.

Skills

Legal drafting

Employment law

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Riot is seeking an Employment Associate to provide practical, business-minded legal support across people operations, strategy, and company policies. You will work with internal partners and outside counsel to structure, negotiate, document, and execute complex projects.

The role requires a JD, active state bar membership, and 3+ years in employment law. Collaboration with business stakeholders and strong drafting skills are essential.