Senior Global Employment Counsel

Rakuten International; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakuten International, headquartered in San Mateo, California, seeks an experienced attorney to provide employment law counsel across multiple regions. You will influence policy, handle investigations, and support compliance efforts for a global online retail environment.

Responsibilities include advising HR leadership, guiding wage and hour issues, managing investigations, and coordinating with outside counsel on lawsuits and settlements to minimize risk and protect the company’s interests.

Qualifications

• Broad background in providing advice and counsel on complex employment matters.
• Experience with employment litigation, both firm and in-house.
• Up-to-date knowledge of labor and employment issues and case law.

Responsibilities

• Provide US and international labor and employment counsel, especially CA jurisdictions.
• Lead in policy development for equal opportunity, pay equity, and compliance.
• Guide HR and managers on employee relations, investigations, and risk mitigation.
• Manage employment investigations and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
• Review HR contracts and intercompany agreements affecting staffing and assignments.
• Monitor labor law trends and advise on changes to ensure compliance.

Skills

Labor law

Employment law

Risk assessment

Policy development

Litigation support

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Rakuten International, headquartered in San Mateo, California, seeks an experienced attorney to provide employment law counsel across multiple regions. You will influence policy, handle investigations, and support compliance efforts for a global online retail environment.

Responsibilities include advising HR leadership, guiding wage and hour issues, managing investigations, and coordinating with outside counsel on lawsuits and settlements to minimize risk and protect the company’s interests.