Global Employment Counsel (Temporary) — Remote-friendly

Applied Intuition; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Applied Intuition is seeking a skilled Employment Counsel to join our growing legal team in a globally expanding environment. You will provide real-time legal guidance on the full employee lifecycle, help craft policies, and manage investigations across jurisdictions.

This temporary hourly role supports the People Team with compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic advice. The position offers flexibility for remote work while operating primarily from our Sunnyvale office, with potential

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 5+ years of focused employment law experience. A mix of top-tier law firm training and in-house experience is preferred.
• Deep familiarity with US federal and California labor laws, with aptitude for expanding that expertise globally.
• The ability to deliver tough news with empathy and influence stakeholders without relying solely on your title.
• A proven track record of providing risk-adjusted, creative solutions to complex personnel challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time legal counsel and best practices to the People Team and business leaders on the full employee lifecycle, including headcount planning, performance management, and complex separations
• Draft and maintain employee handbooks, employment contracts, offer letters, leave administrationand internal policies to ensure compliance across all jurisdictions where we operate
• Lead or advise on internal investigations into sensitive matters, ensuring they are handled with the utmost discretion and procedural fairness
• Monitor evolving global labor laws and regulatory mandates, translating complex legal developments into actionable, scalable business workflows
• Manage outside counsel for employment-related disputes and administrative charges, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality representation
• Develop and deliver engaging training sessions for managers on topics like anti-harassment, interview best practices, and wage-and-hour compliance

Skills

Employment law

Policy development

Training delivery

Stakeholder management

Investigations

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Job description

Applied Intuition is seeking a skilled Employment Counsel to join our growing legal team in a globally expanding environment. You will provide real-time legal guidance on the full employee lifecycle, help craft policies, and manage investigations across jurisdictions.

This temporary hourly role supports the People Team with compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic advice. The position offers flexibility for remote work while operating primarily from our Sunnyvale office, with potential