Senior Lead Counsel - Global Employment & AI Strategy

CurationsLA; California; On-site; USD 178,000 - 367,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest is seeking a Senior Lead Counsel with a strong background in advising on complex employment matters to join our Employment Law Team. You will partner with the People Team and business leaders across Pinterest to navigate recruiting, organizational change, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and contingent workforces, helping build scalable policies for a global workforce.

This role requires a JD with active bar admission (California or New York preferred), at least 10 years of

Qualifications

• JD and active bar admission, with a minimum of 10 years of experience handling complex employment matters in a law firm or in-house environment.
• California or New York bar admission preferred.
• In-house experience in a fast-paced organization is preferred.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. employment law and experience advising senior business and People leaders on high-impact, complex matters.
• Exceptional judgment and decision-making skills, including the ability to assess ambiguity and balance considerations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted senior advisor to executives, People Team leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders on complex employment matters.
• Independently assess risks and provide decisive recommendations aligned with Pinterest’s objectives.
• Lead development and implementation of employment-related agreements, policies, and operating practices.
• Develop and lead cross-functional employment-law initiatives, including compliance programs and training.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to identify risks and drive alignment across workstreams.
• Manage disputes, litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters with practical resolutions.
• Manage outside counsel relationships, budgets, and legal work to budget.
• Monitor developments in employment law and translate them into guidance and scalable practices.
• Act as an AI-forward partner, applying AI to improve research, risk spotting, and workflow while ensuring confidentiality and oversight.

Skills

J.D. & Bar

In-house exp

US employment law

Executive communication

AI awareness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Pinterest is seeking a Senior Lead Counsel with a strong background in advising on complex employment matters to join our Employment Law Team. You will partner with the People Team and business leaders across Pinterest to navigate recruiting, organizational change, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and contingent workforces, helping build scalable policies for a global workforce.

This role requires a JD with active bar admission (California or New York preferred), at least 10 years of