US Employment Counsel | Global HR & Litigation Lead

Adyen; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Adyen seeks an Employment Counsel based in New York or San Francisco to own US employment disputes, manage external counsel relationships, and advise HR on high-risk employment issues. You will build frameworks, templates, and trainings to enable HR to handle routine matters and to scale globally with the broader Legal team.

You will work collaboratively with Amsterdam counsel and HR partners around the world, offering practical guidance in a fast-paced environment and ensuring alignment with

Qualifications

• 7+ years of employment law experience, in house or at a law firm.
• Strong US employment litigation experience through agencies and the courts.
• Ability to direct external counsel and manage a panel.
• Global collaboration with HR and legal colleagues across regions.

Responsibilities

• Own US employment disputes and litigation, align with global strategy through to resolution.
• Instruct and manage external counsel, ensure scope, budget, and quality.
• Advise on risk, balancing legal exposure with business outcomes.
• Partner with HR on escalated employee matters and training programs.
• Develop frameworks, playbooks, and policies in collaboration with Amsterdam and regional teams.
• Advise across wage/hour, discrimination, leave, and pay transparency.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation management

In-house mindset

English fluency

Education

US attorney license

Job description

Adyen seeks an Employment Counsel based in New York or San Francisco to own US employment disputes, manage external counsel relationships, and advise HR on high-risk employment issues. You will build frameworks, templates, and trainings to enable HR to handle routine matters and to scale globally with the broader Legal team.

You will work collaboratively with Amsterdam counsel and HR partners around the world, offering practical guidance in a fast-paced environment and ensuring alignment with