Senior Employment Counsel — Compliance & Investigations

We Love AI Jobs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

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Job summary

Sigma Computing is seeking an experienced employment counsel to provide legal guidance on all aspects of employment law across the organization. This role will partner closely with People Operations, leadership, and business teams to manage risk, ensure compliance, and support a positive employee experience in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment.

Key responsibilities include applying knowledge of FLSA/ADA/FMLA/Title VII, drafting and updating employment documents, conducting

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience practicing employment law (in-house experience at a technology or SaaS company preferred).
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Workplace investigations training and experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, wage & hour, classification, etc.).
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice is essential.
• Experience working closely with HR/People teams and senior leadership;
• Excellent communication, judgment, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on onboarding, performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, and reductions in force.
• Draft, review, and update employment agreements, offer letters, contractor agreements, policies, and handbooks.
• Advise on employee relations issues and dispute resolution.
• Manage and oversee outside employment counsel and litigation matters.
• Complete workplace investigations; partner with HR and GRC on compliance training and policy implementation.

Skills

U.S. employment law

FLSA

ADA

FMLA

Title VII

Workplace investigations

Employment agreements

M&A due diligence

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Sigma Computing is seeking an experienced employment counsel to provide legal guidance on all aspects of employment law across the organization. This role will partner closely with People Operations, leadership, and business teams to manage risk, ensure compliance, and support a positive employee experience in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment.

Key responsibilities include applying knowledge of FLSA/ADA/FMLA/Title VII, drafting and updating employment documents, conducting