Senior Employment Counsel

RingCentral; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Part time

Job summary

RingCentral is seeking a Senior Employment Counsel contractor to provide practical, business-focused legal advice across a broad spectrum of U.S. and international employment matters.

You will partner with HR, leadership, and cross-functional teams to manage risk, ensure compliance, and enable scalable business growth. Qualified candidates hold a JD and active US bar admission (CA/CO preferred) with 3+ years of employment law experience, preferably in-house.

Qualifications

• JD degree and active bar admission in good standing (US state bar; CA or CO preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in U.S. employment law at a national firm or in-house.
• In-house experience strongly preferred.

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 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

US Employment Law

Contract Negotiation

Policy Drafting

Litigation Coordination

Cross-functional Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance

Education

JD Degree

US Bar Admission

Job description

Remote Contractor Position 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 as a contractor. 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

Required Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in good standing with at least one US state bar (Colorado or California preferred).
• 3+ 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

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.

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.