[Hiring] Director Legal (Senior Counsel) @Everise

Role Description

The Director, Legal is responsible for providing day-to-day legal support to Everise’s U.S. and global operations, with a primary focus on employment and labor law, litigation management, and commercial risk support. This role partners closely with HR, Operations, Finance, and business leaders to manage legal risk in a high-growth, multi-jurisdictional services environment and to deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD)
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Federal bar admission preferred
• 2 - 5 years of progressive legal experience
• Strong background in employment and labor law (in-house and/or law firm)
• Experience supporting employment litigation, arbitrations, and agency matters
• Transactional experience, including drafting and negotiating agreements
• Experience advising HR and business stakeholders
• Prior in-house experience preferred
• Experience supporting multi-state or global operations is a plus

Requirements

• Serve as a legal advisor on U.S. and global employment matters, including hiring, discipline, performance management, terminations, and reductions in force
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws (FLSA and state equivalents), ADA, PWFA, FMLA, and state/local leave laws, including accommodation processes
• Advise on employee relations matters, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and workplace investigations
• Provide guidance to HR and leadership on employee relations issues and corrective actions
• Draft and review employment-related documentation, including offer letters, employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and separation agreements
• Monitor changes in employment law and advise on impact to the business
• Support the management of employment and commercial litigation, including EEOC, DOL, and state agency claims
• Partner with outside counsel on case strategy and management
• Assist with preparation of legal documentation, including pleadings, discovery, and settlement agreements
• Coordinate internal investigations, litigation holds, and document production
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and vendor and services agreements
• Advise on key contractual terms such as indemnification, limitation of liability, and risk allocation
• Support client-related legal matters and escalations in coordination with Operations and Finance
• Support compliance with employment, regulatory, and contractual obligations
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Partner with cross-functional teams on risk mitigation initiatives
• Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal reviews
• Partner with business leaders to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice
• Balance legal risk with operational objectives
• Prepare clear and concise legal guidance and recommendations

Benefits

• The anticipated base salary range for this remote position is between $140,000 - $150,000.
• Everise provides benefits including medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.
• Depending on the specific role, compensation may also include discretionary bonus and other benefit programs.
• The actual compensation package may vary based on factors such as skill set, experience level, and candidate's location.