General Legal is an AI-native law firm built to deliver high-quality corporate legal work faster and more predictably than traditional firms. We combine top-of-market, U.S.-barred attorneys with AI-native workflows to handle drafting, review, and negotiation end to end—without billable hours, bloated process, or junior handoffs. We operate like a startup because we are one. That means modern tooling, outcome-based pricing, remote-friendly work, and a focus on building repeatable processes that scale. We’re starting with commercial and emerging companies work for growing companies—and we’re looking for attorneys who want to do great work in a firm that’s rethinking how legal services get delivered.
Senior Counsel - Employment
Location
United States
Posted
45 days ago
Salary
$180K - $240K / year
Seniority
Senior
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Senior Counsel - Employment
General Legal
Role Description This role is for a Senior Counsel - Employment who has mastered employment law, built real expertise through years of client work, and is ready to put that knowledge to work in a new way. You’ll assist startups and high-growth companies with: - Employment law - Executive compensation - Equity plans You’ll also help build the institutional infrastructure that makes everyone around you sharper by: - Developing templates - Creating precedent libraries - Training attorneys who benefit from what you know If you’re the kind of lawyer who genuinely loves the craft of employment law, keeps up with every regulatory development, and finds real satisfaction in teaching others what you’ve learned, this was built for you. Qualifications - J.D. from an accredited law school - Active bar membership in good standing (relevant specialty certifications a plus) - 5-8 years of experience in employment law - Deep, focused experience in employment law and executive compensation, including equity plan design and administration - Real enthusiasm for teaching and knowledge-sharing - Comfortable working with attorneys across experience levels - Clear, confident communicator Requirements - Proficiency in federal and state employment compliance - Experience with hiring and onboarding - Knowledge of employment agreements - Expertise in employee confidentiality and intellectual property agreements - Understanding of restrictive covenants and workplace investigations - HR counseling experience - Design and adoption of equity incentive plans - Experience with executive and founder employment agreements - Startup employment counseling - Multi-state and remote workforce compliance - Employee handbook and HR policy development - Immigration support Benefits - Remote work flexibility - Planned offices in San Francisco and New York - Salary range: $180,000-240,000 per year
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