Director, Legal - Litigation and Employment

About the role

This role will provide business-aligned guidance focused on governance, compliance, and operational risk management. You will partner with leaders, compliance stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate complex issues into practical recommendations. The position offers the opportunity to strengthen responsible execution, improve decision-making, and support sustainable growth within a technology-driven environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation and employment matters across the US and internationally
• Investigate and respond to legal claims and administrative complaints
• Oversee high-value collection and arbitration proceedings
• Advise on bankruptcy-related legal matters
• Identify legal risks and provide mitigation strategies
• Implement employment law compliance initiatives
• Lead international employment-related projects and manage APAC employment matters
• Conduct internal workplace investigations on misconduct allegations
• Provide legal support for organizational changes like reductions in force
• Draft and maintain HR policies, employee handbooks, and training programs
• Negotiate restrictive covenant and severance agreements
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws
• Manage legal hold processes and document retention policies
• Coordinate with risk management on litigation matters
• Advise on contractor usage in various jurisdictions
• Support global mobility and employment law issues
• Collaborate with compensation teams on employment-related queries
• Instruct and manage outside counsel for non-core geography cases
• Manage law enforcement requests and subpoenas
• Hire and develop Associate Counsel and support staff
• Work autonomously while collaborating with the broader legal team

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active U.S. Bar Admission
• 7+ years of legal experience
• Experience at a major law firm or complex multinational corporation
• Proven ability to manage and develop junior legal talent
• Experience coordinating outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

Pay

$185,709 – $272,373 annually

Benefits

• Equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Annual bonus or incentive compensation opportunities
• Flexible work environment
• Development and training programs
• Comprehensive health and wellness offerings
• Opportunities for career advancement