Labor & Employment Attorney - Director - Remote

Our story

Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.

With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com

The Role

Strada is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel, Labor & Employment law to join its dynamic Legal team. Reporting to VP Legal, this position will play a pivotal role in providing expert legal advice, strategic guidance, and operational support across all aspects of Labor & Employment law. This role will collaborate with internal stakeholders, including HR, management, and leadership teams, to ensure compliance with employment regulations and to develop forward-thinking policies that align with Strada’s business goals and values.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor to Strada and provide critical legal and strategic advice on a wide range of issues involving Strada’s employees and workers, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Manage international external legal counsel to provide support to Strada Canada and Latam.
• Advise on federal, state, and local employment laws impacting Strada US.
• Ensure compliance with evolving employment laws and regulations across Strada's US, Canada and Latam operations.

Policy Development & Implementation

• Draft, review, and revise company policies, procedures, and employee handbooks to align with legal requirements and best practices.
• Support HR in the implementation of programs that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Litigation & Risk Management

• Oversee and manage employment-related litigation, including claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage and hour disputes.
• Partner with outside counsel to effectively manage litigation strategy and costs.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to minimize potential legal exposure.

Training & Education

• Develop and deliver training programs for managers and employees on employment law topics, including anti-discrimination, workplace harassment, and wage compliance.
• Act as a thought leader, staying ahead of legal trends and communicating their impact to stakeholders.

Contract Review & Negotiations

• Draft and negotiate employment-related agreements, including executive contracts, separation agreements, non-competes, and confidentiality agreements.
• Support HR in handling collective bargaining agreements or union-related matters, if applicable.

Transactional and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted partner to the HR, Compliance, and Risk Management teams, providing guidance on employment-related legal issues.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives, including workforce planning and organizational restructuring.
• Provide legal input during organizational changes such as mergers, acquisitions, or restructurings, including due diligence and employee transitions.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Home-based work location (virtual).
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

About You

• Degree in Law from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 8-10 years' combined experience as a practicing attorney in labor/employment law in top tier law firm(s) or in-house.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. empl