Employment Counsel, 6 Month Contract
Overview
Own global labor and employment legal support at Applied Intuition, a $15 billion physical AI company powering autonomy across automotive, defense, and more. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will advise on the full employee lifecycle, from hiring to separations, and shape policies for a rapidly scaling organization. This 6-month contract offers high visibility and the chance to build employment frameworks from the ground up, with flexibility for remote applicants who meet role requirements.
What You'll Do6
- 1Advise the People Team and business leaders on headcount planning, performance management, and complex separations in real time.
- 2Draft and maintain employee handbooks, employment contracts, offer letters, leave policies, and internal guidelines to ensure compliance across all jurisdictions.
- 3Lead or advise on internal investigations into sensitive matters, ensuring discretion and procedural fairness.
- 4Monitor evolving global labor laws and regulatory mandates, translating legal developments into actionable workflows.
- 5Manage outside counsel for employment disputes and administrative charges, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality representation.
- 6Develop and deliver training for managers on anti-harassment, interview best practices, and wage-and-hour compliance.
Requirements6
- 1J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
- 25+ years of focused employment law experience, with a mix of top-tier law firm and in-house experience preferred.
- 3Deep familiarity with US federal and California labor laws, with aptitude for expanding expertise globally.
- 4Proven ability to deliver tough news with empathy and influence stakeholders without relying on title.
- 5Track record of providing risk-adjusted, creative solutions to complex personnel challenges.
- 6Nice to have: expertise advising U.S.-based companies on international expansion in Germany, Japan, or South Korea, employment litigation, or prior in-house experience at a high-growth technology, robotics, or automotive company.
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