Lead Employment Counsel - Remote-First & Policy Builder

The Wrap; United States; Remote; USD 164,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Mental health resources

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Greenhouse is seeking a Lead Employment Counsel to serve as the dedicated employment lawyer for the People team and business leaders. You will advise on the full employee lifecycle across the US and international footprint, owning employment policies and agreements, and coordinating with outside counsel on litigation and specialized matters.

This hands-on role requires building training, templates, and self-service guidance for the HR function, while shaping policy on AI in employment decisions

Qualifications

• JD and bar admission in at least one US state
• 7+ years in labor and employment law
• Experience with wage-hour and multi-state issues
• In-house experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing outside counsel on litigation
• Experience advising on matters outside the US with EO providers
• Strong written and verbal communication; training design and delivery

Responsibilities

• Advise People team and leaders on employee relations and performance matters.
• Lead wage-hour compliance and audits with Total Rewards.
• Review compensation programs and pay equity analyses.
• Draft and maintain employment documents and policies.
• Manage investigations and outside counsel on litigation.
• Advise on international employment matters and employer of record arrangements.
• Develop training and self-service resources for managers and HR.
• Collaborate on AI usage in hiring and employment decisions.
• Support M&A diligence and benefits compliance.

Skills

Labor and employment law

In-house experience

Litigation management

Education

JD and bar admission (US)

Job description

Greenhouse is seeking a Lead Employment Counsel to serve as the dedicated employment lawyer for the People team and business leaders. You will advise on the full employee lifecycle across the US and international footprint, owning employment policies and agreements, and coordinating with outside counsel on litigation and specialized matters.

This hands-on role requires building training, templates, and self-service guidance for the HR function, while shaping policy on AI in employment decisions