Description:
Cresta is looking for a pragmatic, business-oriented Employment Counsel to lead and manage employment law matters across our global organization. This role will serve as the primary legal advisor on employment-related issues, partnering closely with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and executive leadership to support a high-growth technology company operating in multiple jurisdictions.
The ideal candidate will have substantial in-house employment law experience, a strong understanding of U.S., European, and APAC employment frameworks, and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Employment Law Counseling
- Advise People and business leaders on a broad range of employment matters, including hiring, performance management, employee relations, investigations, accommodations, leaves of absence, compensation, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
- Provide legal guidance on workforce planning, reorganizations, reductions in force, and organizational changes.
- Partner with Human Resources to develop and implement employment-related policies, procedures, and best practices.
Global Employment Compliance
- Monitor and advise on employment law developments across the United States, Europe, and APAC.
- Support compliance with federal, state, and local U.S. employment laws, as well as applicable European employment regulations.
- Partner with external counsel as needed on country-specific employment issues and labor law requirements.
- Advise on cross-border employment matters, including international hiring, mobility, remote work arrangements, and employee transfers.
Investigations and Dispute Resolution
- Lead or support internal workplace investigations involving employee complaints, misconduct allegations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other sensitive matters.
- Manage employment claims, agency charges, demand letters, and litigation in coordination with outside counsel.
- Develop strategies to mitigate employment-related risks and resolve disputes efficiently.
Commercial and Operational Support
- Review and draft employment-related agreements, including offer letters, employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, severance agreements, and consulting arrangements.
- Support due diligence and integration activities related to acquisitions and other strategic transactions.
- Deliver practical employment law training to managers, People Business Partners, and company leadership.
Qualifications
Required:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
- At least 6 years of in-house employment law experience, preferably within a high-growth technology company.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. employment laws, including federal, state, and local requirements.
- Demonstrated experience advising on European employment laws and employment practices, including working with employees, HR teams, and external counsel across multiple European jurisdictions.
- Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing employment disputes.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to provide practical, business-focused advice in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent judgment, discretion, and stakeholder management capabilities.