Senior Counsel, Employment & Litigation

MRI; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MRI Software seeks an experienced Senior Counsel, Employment & Litigation to join its Global Legal team. You will serve as the primary advisor on employment law and litigation matters globally, partnering with HR, business leaders, and the broader Legal team.

Reporting to the VP, Legal – North America, you will guide employment matters, oversee litigation, develop policies, conduct investigations, and counsel leadership on risk and compliance in a fast‑paced SaaS environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 7+ years of employment law and litigation experience, preferably including substantial in‑house experience.
• Experience advising on employee relations matters, workplace investigations, employment policies and procedures, accommodations and leave issues, and severance matters.
• Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and provide practical business‑focused legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day legal counsel to HR and business leaders on employment matters.
• Advise on employee relations issues, performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Support development and interpretation of employment policies and procedures.
• Advise on restrictive covenants and severance matters; manage contractor issues.
• Lead litigation strategy and coordinate outside counsel across jurisdictions.
• Oversee investigations and risk management related to employment matters.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation management

Legal writing

Negotiation

Stakeholder influence

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Counsel, Employment & Litigation to join our Global Legal team. This role will serve as the primary legal advisor on employment law and litigation matters across the globe with Human Resources, business leaders, and the broader Legal team.

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Legal – North America, this attorney will provide strategic and practical legal guidance on a wide range of employment-related matters, oversee litigation and dispute management, and help the organization proactively identify and mitigate legal risk.

The ideal candidate combines strong employment law expertise with significant litigation management experience and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative SaaS environment. Applicant will lead and support employment matters, litigation oversight, policy development, investigations, and business counseling responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Employment Law & HR Partnership

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to Human Resources and business leaders on employment-related matters.
• Advise on employee relations issues, performance management, disciplinary actions, accommodations, workplace investigations, leaves of absence, and terminations.
• Support the development, implementation, and interpretation of employment policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Advise on restrictive covenant, confidentiality, severance, and independent contractor matters.
• Partner with HR on organizational changes, workforce planning initiatives, and employment-related compliance requirements.
• Deliver practical, risk‑based legal advice that balances legal compliance with business objectives. Employment counseling and policy‑related responsibilities are key aspects of comparable internal legal roles.
  

Litigation Management

• Manage the Company's litigation portfolio, including employment claims, commercial disputes, and other legal proceedings.
• Direct and coordinate outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide recommendations to business and legal leadership.
• Oversee dispute resolution efforts, settlement negotiations, mediation, and arbitration matters.
• Conduct legal analysis and assess potential exposure associated with claims and disputes.
• Maintain regular reporting and communications regarding material litigation matters. Litigation oversight and management of external counsel are core responsibilities associated with similar legal department positions.
  

Internal Investigations & Risk Management

• Support internal investigations involving employment, ethics, compliance, and workplace matters.
• Assess legal risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Advise leadership on emerging legal developments and employment‑related regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Human Resources, Privacy, and Security teams on risk management initiatives.
  

Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to management and business stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment‑related agreements and legal documentation.
• Develop and deliver employment law training to managers and employees.
• Partner with the broader Legal team on strategic initiatives and other projects as needed.
• Promote a proactive and solutions‑oriented approach to legal support.

Qualifications:

Required

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 7+ years of employment law and litigation experience, preferably including substantial in‑house experience.
• Significant experience advising on:
  • Employee relations matters
  • Workplace investigations
  • Employment policies and procedures
  • Accommodation and leave issues
  • Restrictive covenant and severance matters
  • Litigation and dispute management
• Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and provide practical business‑focused legal advice.

Preferred

• Experience in a SaaS, software, or technology company.
• Experience supporting multi‑jurisdictional employment law matters.
• Deep knowledge of global employment law, including experience with international employment regulations.
• Experience handling employment litigation before administrative agencies and courts.
• Experience supporting acquisitions and organizational integrations.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong judgment and decision‑making abilities
• Pragmatic business partner
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to manage complex matters independently
• Strong attention to detail and risk assessment capabilities
• Collaborative and team‑oriented mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment

Why Join Us:

This is an opportunity to play a key role within a growing global legal team, partnering directly with the Vice President, Legal – North America and senior business leaders. You will have broad exposure to strategic employment, litigation, and risk management matters while helping support a dynamic and expanding SaaS organization.

About Us

From the day we opened our doors, MRI Software has built flexible, game‑changing real estate software that powers thriving communities and helps make the world a better place to live, work and play. Fulfilling that mission is only possible because of one thing: exceptional people. People like you!

Our people‑first approach to PropTech is defining a new industry standard for client experiences that, quite frankly, can’t be duplicated. Experiences that deliver real value every day. And we know those experiences begin with our people.

We believe MRI is more than just a workplace; it’s a connected community of people who truly feel they belong. Whether we’re investing in employee resource groups or providing tailored resources for each person to reach their full potential, we’re passionate about creating a work environment that makes you excited to show up every single day.

At MRI, one of our core values is to strive to amaze. From the intelligent solutions we create to the culture we cultivate, that’s our goal every day. Because that’s what industry leaders do. Whether you’re joining as a new Pride member or rejoining us after a short time away, your talent is vital to us, our partners and our clients.

Amazing growth requires amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?

MRI is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity across all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military, veteran status and more.

We believe that Belonging is a direct result of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Those values are woven into the fabric of who we are and are foundational to our continued success. Come and see for yourself!