[Hiring] Lead Employment Counsel @ElevenLabs

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Employment Counsel to join our Legal Team. In this role, you’ll partner with the People team and other stakeholders to advise on global employment law issues spanning the full lifecycle of employment relationships. You’ll also develop employment policies and procedures to support the company as we continue to scale. You’ll work closely with global colleagues to provide practical, business-oriented advice while managing risk across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Advise and collaborate with the People team and other stakeholders on a range of employment law matters in various jurisdictions, including contract negotiation, onboarding, performance management, and termination.
• Offer clear, pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.
• Devise and manage employment practices, policies, and procedures that can be executed efficiently in a growing global company and reduce employment-related legal risk.
• Manage and work with outside counsel across the globe.
• Stay current on global employment laws and regulations, advise the Company on applicable changes, and propose updates as necessary.

Qualifications

• Curious about the future of AI and emerging technologies, have a strong sense of ownership with enthusiasm for applying your legal expertise in a cutting-edge, global company.
• Experienced in navigating fast-paced, high-growth environments, with the ability to manage ambiguity and make informed, timely decisions.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional and global colleagues, as well as working with outside counsel across jurisdictions.
• Proactive, business-minded, and committed to delivering practical solutions that support both compliance and company success.
• Hunger to be exceptional at your job.

Requirements

• J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. State Bar or law degree and qualification to practice law in an EMEA jurisdiction.
• 6+ years of relevant post-qualification employment law experience, with experience in-house at a fast-paced, global company.
• Experience building employment-related processes and procedures, partnering with a people/HR team on onboarding and offboarding, and handling complex employment litigation matters.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a high-growth, emerging technology company.
• Experience negotiating complex employment contracts and termination agreements.
• Experience partnering with teams and outside counsel across the globe.
• Law firm experience.

Location

This role is remote-first and can be executed in the United States (Eastern Time Zone) or EMEA. If you prefer, you can work from our offices in New York or London.