Employment Counsel

A growing technology company in San Jose is seeking an Employment Law Attorney to join its in-house legal team. This attorney will serve as a key advisor on a wide range of employment-related legal matters, helping the company navigate complex workplace issues while supporting business growth and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, business-minded legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and enjoys partnering closely with HR, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders. This role requires on-site work in San Jose, CA on a hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the company on federal, state, and local employment law matters, with a strong focus on California employment law
• Provide counsel on employee relations issues, including performance management, investigations, disciplinary actions, leaves of absence, accommodations, and terminations
• Partner with Human Resources and business leaders to manage legal risk and support workplace policies and practices
• Draft, review, and update employment-related agreements, policies, handbooks, and internal guidance
• Support internal investigations involving allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other workplace concerns
• Advise on wage and hour compliance, worker classification, restrictive covenants, and other employment-related compliance matters
• Assist with employment aspects of corporate transactions, reorganizations, and workforce changes
• Manage pre-litigation disputes, agency charges, demand letters, and outside counsel on employment claims and litigation
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide practical guidance to internal stakeholders
• Deliver training on employment law topics, workplace conduct, and compliance best practices

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in at least one U.S. State Bar
• 5+ years of employment law experience, ideally with a combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of California employment law and multi-state employment issues
• Experience advising technology, high-growth, or fast-paced organizations preferred
• Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectives
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, investigation, and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across the organization

Compensation

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