Senior Counsel, Employment

Ironclad is the leading AI-powered contract lifecycle management platform, processing billions of contracts every year.

Every business is powered by contracts, but managing them can slow companies down and cost millions of dollars. Global innovators like L’Oréal, OpenAI, and Salesforce trust Ironclad to transform contracting into a strategic advantage - accelerating revenue, reducing risk, and driving efficiency. It’s the only platform that manages every type of contract workflow, whether a sales agreement, an HR agreement or a complex NDA.

We’re building the future of intelligent contracting and writing the narrative for how contracts unlock strategic growth. Forrester Wave and Gartner Magic Quadrant have consistently recognized Ironclad as a leader in our category. We’ve also been named one of Fortune’s Great Places to Work six years running, featured on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work, and recognized by Forbes’ 50 Most Promising AI Companies.

We’re backed by leading investors like Accel, Sequoia, Y Combinator, and BOND. We’d love for you to join us!

Ironclad is the #1 contract lifecycle management platform for innovative companies.  Every company, in every country, in every industry runs on contracts, but managing these contracts slows companies down and costs them millions of dollars. L’Oréal, Staples, Mastercard, and other leading innovators use Ironclad to collaborate and negotiate on contracts, accelerate contracting while maintaining compliance, and turn contracts into critical carriers of operational business intelligence. It’s the only platform flexible enough to handle every type of contract workflow, whether a sales agreement, an HR agreement or a complex NDA. 

Ironclad is writing the narrative that shows how beautiful and functional contracting will change business. We’re a leader in the Forrester Wave for Contract Lifecycle Management. We have been recognized as a Fortune Great Place to Work for four consecutive years. Our innovation and work culture have been recognized by Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2023, Forbes’ 50 Most Promising AI Companies, Wing Venture Capital's Enterprise Tech 30, and Gartner's Magic Quadrant. We work in a highly collaborative environment, and strive to foster a positive, inclusive culture.  We’re backed by leading investors like Accel, Y Combinator, Sequoia, and BOND. For more information, visit www.ironcladapp.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Role Description

We are excited about expanding our Legal Team! Ironclad is looking for a Senior Counsel, Employment Legal with 7+ years experience to serve as the primary advisor on all aspects of employment law and support a growing volume and pace of complex employment work and related issues as the company scales. This role would report to and work collaboratively with the Senior Director, Corporate & Employment to provide guidance on employment related legal matters that align with our company culture and global business objectives. This role will have a key role in a broad range of employment and HR issues, including policy and process development, employee relations issues, investigations and compliance. The role will work closely with People and Legal leadership.

*This is a hybrid role based out of our San Francisco office. Office attendance is required at least twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for collaboration and connection. There may be additional in-office days for team or company events.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for Ironclad’s People Team to develop and deliver creative solutions to complex employment issues that align with the company’s strategic goals and values.

• In partnership with the People Team, establish enterprise policies and scalable processes that will govern the legal aspects of the employment life cycle, including recruitment, compensation matters, reorganizations, leave management and administration, policy governance, employee privacy and more.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on employment law trends, workplace investigations, and complex personnel issues and collaborate with the People Team to develop strategic solutions that align business objectives with applicable employment laws and regulations.

• Develop and deliver training programs for managers and People Team members on employment law best practices.

• Serve as the employment law team lead for international expansion and other corporate initiatives.

• Advise on matters arising out of the development and use of AI technology in recruiting/hiring, compliance, and other employment processes.

• Aid in developing our global compliance program.

• Openness to assisting the Legal team in other areas as workload permits.

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school and admission to the CA Bar.

• 7+ years of legal experience, with at least 3+ years in-house in tech; strong preference for experience in high growth B2B company.

• Proven track record in employment law matters, including employee relations issues, leave administration, pay equity, workplace investigations, performance management and policy development.

• Positive, business-focused attitude with excellent judgment, high integrity, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and on time.

• Ability to quickly assess business challenges and understand business objectives, making timely and pragmatic recommendations in light of company priorities.

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, collaborate with and build in partner relationships internally and externally.

• In-depth understanding of how legal issues impact different parts of the organization and ability to translate complex legal issues in a clear and understandable manner.

• Strong project management skills and a demonstrated ability to build and scale programs (including internationally) and lead cross-functional initiatives (including having led change management efforts).

• Deep understanding of the modern Legal tech stack and surrounding LegalTech ecosystem.
  

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401k

• Wellness reimbursement

• Take what you need vacation policy

• Generous parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers

Base Salary Range: $185,000.00 - $225,000.00

The base salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position based at our San Francisco headquarters. The actual base salary offered for this position will depend on numerous factors, including individual proficiency, anticipated performance, and the location of the selected candidate. Our base salary is just one component of Ironclad’s competitive total rewards package, which also includes equity awards (a new hire grant, along with opportunities for additional awards throughout your tenure), competitive health and wellness benefits, and a commitment to career growth and development.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.