Job Description

Role

Who you are

A J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
5+ years of focused employment law experience. A mix of top-tier law firm training and in-house experience is preferred
Deep familiarity with US federal and California labor laws, with aptitude for expanding that expertise globally
The ability to deliver tough news with empathy and influence stakeholders without relying solely on your title
A proven track record of providing risk-adjusted, creative solutions to complex personnel challenges

Desirable

Expertise advising U.S.-based companies on international expansion, specifically within Germany, Japan, or South Korea
Employment litigation experience
Prior in-house experience at a high-growth technology, robotics or automotive company
Experience supporting a diverse workforce spanning software engineering, hardware research, and field operations

What the job involves

We are looking for talented and pragmatic Employment Counsel to join our growing legal team
Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will serve as a foundational legal advisor on all global labor and employment matters
This high-visibility role requires a candidate who can synthesize rigorous legal analysis with a sophisticated business sense to develop and scale the policies and culture necessary to fuel our rapid global expansion
This is a temporary role with flexibility for remote applicants that meet our role requirements
Provide real-time legal counsel and best practices to the People Team and business leaders on the full employee lifecycle, including headcount planning, performance management, and complex separations
Draft and maintain employee handbooks, employment contracts, offer letters, leave administration and internal policies to ensure compliance across all jurisdictions where we operate
Lead or advise on internal investigations into sensitive matters, ensuring they are handled with the utmost discretion and procedural fairness
Monitor evolving global labor laws and regulatory mandates, translating complex legal developments into actionable, scalable business workflows
Manage outside counsel for employment-related disputes and administrative charges, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality representation
Develop and deliver engaging training sessions for managers on topics like anti-harassment, interview best practices, and wage-and-hour compliance

Position Details:

6 Month Contract
$150 – $275 per hour
Senior and Expert level
San Francisco Bay Area (Office located in Sunnyvale, CA)

About the Company

Company mission

To accelerate the world's adoption of safe and intelligent machines.

Applied Intuition provides software infrastructure for autonomous vehicles. The company's suite of simulation, validation, and drive log management software aids in the more efficient deployment of autonomous vehicles, with companies such as Toyota, Nissan, and General Motors relying on its solutions.

Autonomous vehicles present a lot of challenging problems to engineers, particularly in terms of safety and reliability, and testing and development can be infamously slow. Applied Intuition provides software to run simulations and tests for autonomous vehicles more quickly and effectively, speeding up the development and launch of AVs for multiple industries.

With big companies such as Tesla and Google focused on developing automation, Applied Intuition has the scope to provide the software that makes it a reality. As the autonomous vehicles market accelerates, Applied Intuition is well set for growth, especially as it continues to expand its capabilities. Notable developments include the acquisitions of CarSim, Scenebox and Embark Trucks, as well as partnerships with AMBA and Valeo.

Company Size: 1001+ employees

Benefits:

Health Insurance: Applied covers 100% of the cost and offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) Match: 50% employer matching to help you save money for retirement
Fitness Stipend: Our wellness program supports your health and fitness goals. We pay for your trainers, gym memberships, massages, and more!
Learning Stipend: We invest in your learning and growth by reimbursing you for educational and training expenses
Parental leave: 12-week, fully paid parental leave to bond with a newborn child or new adopted or foster child
Catered lunch, expensed dinner, on-site meals and snacks

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