Senior Employment Counsel – Remote (Tech)

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

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.