Senior Counsel, Employment

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 175,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Life insurance

401(k) contributions

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Senior Counsel, Employment to act as a trusted partner on employment matters across our enterprise technology client. You will guide hiring, performance, and separations with risk-aware judgment and draft/revise policies to support scale and compliance.

Based remotely in the United States, you will navigate multi-jurisdictional issues, manage investigations, and collaborate with stakeholders to align legal work with business priorities and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• J.D. with active license in at least one U.S. state.
• 10+ years of employment law experience in law firm and in-house settings.
• Extensive knowledge of employment law, including employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Experience supporting a multi-jurisdictional workforce, preferably in the technology sector.
• Strong drafting skills for employment agreements and policies.
• Ability to provide risk-calibrated legal advice while supporting business goals.
• Interest in integrating AI tools into legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment matters, including hiring, performance management, and separations.
• Provide compliance guidance on employment laws across multiple jurisdictions.
• Draft and review legal documents, including policies and training materials.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create compliant workforce strategies.
• Manage employment-related claims and investigations effectively.
• Monitor legal developments and recommend necessary policy updates.
• Support organization-wide legal projects aligned with strategic business priorities.

Skills

Employment law

Policy drafting

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Investigations management

Multi-jurisdictional practice

AI in legal practice

Education

J.D. with active license (US)

Job description

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

This role will serve as a trusted legal partner on employment matters that shape how the business hires, manages, and supports its workforce. The attorney will provide practical, risk-aware guidance across a multi-jurisdictional environment while helping business leaders navigate day-to-day people decisions and workplace challenges. This position also plays an important role in drafting policies, managing investigations and claims, and supporting legal initiatives that align with broader organizational priorities.

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

Compensation: $175,000 - $241,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment matters, including hiring, performance management, and separations
• Provide compliance guidance on employment laws across multiple jurisdictions
• Draft and review legal documents, including policies and training materials
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create compliant workforce strategies
• Manage employment-related claims and investigations effectively
• Monitor legal developments and recommend necessary policy updates
• Support organization-wide legal projects aligned with strategic business priorities

Qualifications

• J.D. with an active license in at least one U.S. state
• 10+ years of employment law experience in both law firm and in-house settings
• Extensive knowledge of employment law, including employee relations and workplace investigations
• Experience supporting a multi-jurisdictional workforce, preferably in the technology sector
• Strong drafting skills for employment agreements and policies
• Ability to provide risk-calibrated legal advice while supporting business goals
• Interest in integrating AI tools into legal practice

Benefits

• Health, pharmacy, optical, and dental care benefits
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• 401(k) contributions subject to eligibility

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.