Global Employment Counsel for Rapid-Growth Tech

SonarSource; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonar is seeking an exceptional employment lawyer to join our Austin, TX team. You will drive global employment compliance, manage critical matters, and build scalable processes as Sonar grows.

We need a proactive, solution-oriented thinker who rolls up sleeves, owns initiatives, and partners with outside counsel across USA, UK, Europe, and APAC. J.D. and 5+ years in employment law are preferred; in-house tech experience is ideal.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of employment law experience, preferably in-house at a multinational tech company.
• Knowledge of U.S. employment law including California; preference for EMEA and APJ markets.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence stakeholders.
• Startup mentality: can roll up sleeves, clear blockers, and drive projects.
• Global fluency with flexibility for calls outside regular time zones.

Responsibilities

• Provide global employment law counsel on hiring, performance, terminations, leaves, wage/hour, and investigations.
• Lead cross-functional policy rollouts and trainings with the Head of Global Employment Law.
• Advise on compensation, pay equity, and benefits compliance and handle sensitive employee relations issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Global fluency

In-house experience

Project management

Education

J.D. degree with Texas bar admission

Job description

Sonar is seeking an exceptional employment lawyer to join our Austin, TX team. You will drive global employment compliance, manage critical matters, and build scalable processes as Sonar grows.

We need a proactive, solution-oriented thinker who rolls up sleeves, owns initiatives, and partners with outside counsel across USA, UK, Europe, and APAC. J.D. and 5+ years in employment law are preferred; in-house tech experience is ideal.