Principal, Employment Counsel

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal, Employment Counsel based in United States.

• As a Principal, Employment Counsel, you’ll serve as a trusted legal advisor to People teams and business leaders on complex employment and employee relations matters.
• You’ll provide practical, solutions-focused guidance across the full employee lifecycle, balancing legal risk, business priorities, employee experience, and operational realities.
• The role spans U.S. and international employment matters, including investigations, disputes, litigation, compliance, contracts, and workforce transitions.
• You’ll work closely with cross-functional stakeholders and local counsel to navigate evolving employment laws across multiple jurisdictions.
• You’ll also help develop scalable policies, processes, templates, and compliance frameworks that strengthen the organization’s legal and risk infrastructure.
• This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong judgment, emotional intelligence, independence, and the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly.
• The position offers meaningful exposure to enterprise compliance, risk management, and strategic business initiatives in a fast-paced global environment.