Über diese Senior Counsel – Employment (U.S. Lead), San Francisco Bay Area, CA (Hybrid) (959-SLS) Stelle bei Solutuslegal
Our client is a global, publicly traded technology company operating at the intersection of SaaS, fintech, and payments has exclusively retained Solutus Legal Search to assist the executives in their search for a global employment leader. With a strong international footprint and continued rapid growth, the company is focused on building scalable, technology-enabled solutions that empower businesses and drive meaningful economic impact. The Legal team plays a critical role in enabling the business to move quickly and responsibly, take smart risks, and deliver practical, high-impact solutions that support long-term growth. The office is located in the San Francisco Bay Area and, while there is no formal in-office requirement, this attorney will ideally come into the office two days a week. This role reports to the GM, Legal – APAC.
This attorney will serve as a senior employment leader, partnering closely with Human Resources, senior leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders across the U.S. and globally. A key aspect of the position is the design and implementation of scalable systems, tools, and processes that enhance how employment-related risk is managed across the organization, while acting as a trusted advisor to leaders in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Responsibilities include:
The ideal candidate is a thoughtful, business-minded employment attorney with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and to partner closely with senior stakeholders. The role requires a strong combination of legal expertise, practical judgment, and an operational mindset, along with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and effectively. A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to balance competing priorities are essential.
Relevant experience typically includes:
- Approximately 8+ years of legal experience with a significant focus on employment law
- In-house experience within a technology company or similar high-growth environment (SaaS, fintech, or related sectors preferred)
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Experience advising senior leaders and partnering closely with HR/PX on workforce strategy and employee relations matters
- Strong experience handling employment counseling, investigations, and litigation or pre-litigation matters
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating employment-related agreements and policies in a commercial context
- Experience supporting complex, multi-jurisdictional employment issues (U.S. required; international exposure preferred)
- Familiarity with using data, technology, and AI-enabled tools to improve processes and scale legal impact
The role offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $260,000 – $280,000, together with eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus and participation in the company’s equity program. Total compensation is designed to align with the seniority, scope, and impact of the position.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible employment leadership role within a globally scaled technology company that continues to operate with the urgency and ambition of a growth-stage organization.
Solutus Legal Search is proud to have been exclusively retained to assist our client with this important engagement. Resumes submitted directly to the company will be forwarded to Solutus Legal Search for evaluation.
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