Senior Employment Counsel

RingCentral; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 142,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA/FSAs

401(k) match

Equity/ESPP

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

RingCentral in Denver, CO seeks a Senior Employment Counsel to provide practical, business-focused advice across U.S. employment matters in a fast-growing environment.

You will partner with HR, leadership and cross-functional teams to manage risk and enable scalable growth. The role requires a JD and active Colorado bar, 4+ years of experience, in-house or top firm background, and strong communication to translate complex law into actionable guidance for the business.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and an active Colorado bar license required.
• 4+ years of experience practicing U.S. employment law at a nationally recognized firm or in-house.
• In-house experience strongly preferred.
• Broad-based employment law expertise across key areas such as employee relations, compliance, and investigations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical guidance for business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of domestic and international employment and labor law matters, including recruiting, employee relations, performance management, accommodations, wage and hour, investigations, and terminations
• Draft, review, and update employment-related agreements, policies, and templates to ensure compliance and consistency
• Manage and advise on internal investigations, employment-related claims, demand letters, audits, and administrative complaints
• Partner with HR and business leaders to evaluate and implement employment practices, policies, and processes
• Manage employment litigation matters in collaboration with internal and external counsel and support global employment and immigration initiatives

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Say hello to opportunities. If you’re looking to be part of what’s next in communication, you’re in the right place. At RingCentral, we believe the best customer experiences happen when humans and AI work together. Our agentic voice AI portfolio-air, AVA, and ACE brings together automation, assistance, and insights across the entire conversation lifecycle. The result? More seamless, intelligent experiences for businesses everywhere. With $2.5B+ in ARR and $250M invested in R&D annually, we’re building the future of AI-powered business communications. This is where you and your skills come in. We’re currently looking for a Senior Employment Counsel to join our Legal team. In this role, you will provide practical, business-focused legal advice across a wide range of employment matters in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You will partner closely with HR, leadership, and cross-functional teams to help manage risk, support compliance, and enable the business to scale effectively.

Job Responsibilities:

• Advise on a broad range of domestic and international employment and labor law matters, including recruiting, employee relations, performance management, accommodations, wage and hour, investigations, and terminations
• Draft, review, and update employment-related agreements, policies, and templates to ensure compliance and consistency
• Manage and advise on internal investigations, employment-related claims, demand letters, audits, and administrative complaints
• Partner with HR and business leaders to evaluate and implement employment practices, policies, and processes
• Manage employment litigation matters in collaboration with internal and external counsel and support global employment and immigration initiatives

To succeed in this role you must have experience in:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and an active Colorado bar license required
• 4+ years of experience practicing U.S. employment law at a nationally recognized law firm and/or in-house
• In-house experience strongly preferred
• Broad-based employment law expertise across key areas such as employee relations, compliance, and investigations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical guidance for business stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

What we offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) and Commuter benefits
• 401K match and ESPP
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Paid parental and pregnancy leave
• Family-forming benefits (IVF, Preservation, Adoption etc.)
• Emergency backup care (Child/Adult/Pets)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling sessions available 24/7
• Free legal services that provide legal advice, document creation and estate planning
• Employee bonus referral program
• Debt refinancing assistance
• Employee perks and discounts program

RingCentral’s work culture is the backbone of our success. And don’t just take our word for it: we are recognized as a Best Place to Work by BuiltIn, the Top Work Culture by Comparably and hold local BPTW awards in every major location.

Bottom line: We are committed to hiring and retaining great people because we know you power our success.

About RingCentral

RingCentral is a global leader in agentic voice AI-powered business communications, delivering an integrated platform for business phone, SMS, contact center, workforce engagement management, video collaboration, and messaging. As the communications layer connecting businesses and customers, RingCentral is the front door of business communication and is in the advantageous position to apply AI at every phase of the conversation journey - before, during, and after each interaction. Our agentic AI portfolio includes autonomous voice-first AI agents that automate calls, assist in the moment, and analyze every interaction - enabling businesses to work smarter, respond faster, and connect more meaningfully with their customers. Visit ringcentral.com to learn more.

RingCentral is an equal opportunity employer that truly values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during our application and interview process. If you require such accommodations, please click on the following link to learn more about how we can assist you.

If you are hired in Denver, CO the compensation range for this position is between $141,500 and $172,500 for full-time employees, in addition to eligibility for variable pay, equity, and benefits. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, health and wellness, 401k, ESPP, vacation, parental leave, and more! The salary may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.

RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG) is a leading provider of global enterprise cloud communications, collaboration, and contact center solutions. More flexible and cost-effective than legacy on-premises systems, the RingCentral platform empowers employees to Work as OneTM from any location, on any device, and via any mode to better serve customers, improving business efficiency and customer satisfaction. The company provides unified voice, video meetings, team messaging, digital customer engagement, and integrated contact center solutions for enterprises globally. RingCentral’s open platform integrates with leading business apps and enables customers to easily customize business workflows. RingCentral is headquartered in Belmont, California, and has offices around the world. RingCentral is an EEO/AA employer.