Senior Counsel, Employment Law

We believe in a world where growth thrives across borders and cultures. That's why our Founder and CEO Rick Hammell started Atlas, coining the term Employer of Record (EOR) simultaneously. As an EOR, Atlas employs people to work for companies anywhere in the world. Before we came along, the only businesses offering a similar solution were essentially brokers. They'd outsource your HR and payroll services to third-party providers in different countries. Today, we're the only 100% Direct EOR in the world, partnering with clients to get to market 82% faster, at a reduced cost, and with lower risk through local expertise in over 160 countries.

Atlas technology powers the idea that companies can employ whoever they want, wherever they are in the world. Through our cloud-based platform, we deliver the Human Resources infrastructure that underpins international growth, leaving companies free to focus on the strategy that makes it happen. We partner with our clients through their international life cycle from the first dip in the global pool until the moment it's time to set up their own entities and run payroll. Atlas is here from point A to point Z.

The future of work is borderless, and so are we. So, it helps that our people are located around the globe — in the US, UK, India, China and beyond — and speak 90+ languages. Diversity and inclusion are at our core.

We're excited about our next phase of growth. We're launching new tech, adding new solutions and now we're looking for YOU — eager for a challenge, energized by innovation and aligned with our mission to deliver a future of work without borders.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide practical sound legal advice and counsel to internal Human Resources and management on all legal issues concerning the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, employment agreement review, leaves and accommodations, terminations, and right sizing, as well as due diligence under our Employer Of Record (EOR) Services and Expandopedia platform.
- Primarily responsible for drafting and negotiating employment letters, analyzing employment
- and compensation-related issues, mutual separation/exit agreements, and working with business leaders to structure and document benefits and expatriate arrangements for new and existing employees and consultants.
- Strategically and cost-effectively manage and partner with outside counsel in employment litigation matters.
- Provide business forward counsel on various human resources policies and programs, including agile solutions for the workplace, diversity and inclusion efforts.
- We are proud to announce that, in the scope of an innovative new business approach, this is partly a client facing role, working closely together with the Operations Department, which gives you the opportunity to achieve a unique insight into the business and to make a real difference in terms of contributing excellence to our clients' experience.

**About You**
- You are in good standing in all jurisdictions where admitted (Bar).
- You have 5+ years of relevant experience practicing international employment law.
- You have a strong command of international employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
- You have substantive experience drafting and negotiating employment agreements both domestically and internationally and can work autonomously.
- You have an established track-record of constructively partnering across functions and geographies.

**What We Value**
- You have excellent written and verbal communications, client relationships and business acumen.
- You have strong fluency in English (other languages a plus).
- You possess a strong work ethic; are creative, proactive, enthusiastic, flexible, self-directed, a self-starter and a team player.
- You are agile, practical, commercial, and have a solution-oriented/ problem-solving approach.
- You have the ability to exercise sound judgment in an ever changing and dynamic industry
- You can quickly identify risks and clearly convey business forward advice in plain terms that allow stakeholders to make fully informed decisions.

**What We Offer**
- The opportunity to work with a purpose — simplifying global expansion while supporting sustainable communities around the world
- A diverse and inclusive environment, with over 40 nationalities represented, 90+ languages spoken, and a workforce made up of 52% women
- Flexible PTO and birthdays off
- Growth and development opportunities with access to Coursera - a leading learning and certification provider
- The opportunity to challenge yourself in a high-performing organization and leave each day knowing you have made an impact.

This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities, and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job. Other duties or skills may be required.