Employment Counsel, Cresta

• 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 environmen
• 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

Desirable

• 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
• 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
• You will be successful if you:
• Build trusted relationships across Legal, People, and executive leadership teams
• Deliver practical, actionable legal advice that enables business growth while managing risk
• Create scalable employment processes that support a global workforce
• Help Cresta navigate complex employment challenges across multiple jurisdictions with confidence and efficiency