Senior Employment Counsel

Join Sonar, a fast-growing tech company, as a Senior Employment Counsel in Austin, TX. In this role, you will provide global employment law counsel, drive cross-functional projects, and manage a dynamic workload of emergent legal issues. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's growth and success.

Strong Legal Foundation: Hold a J.D. degree and active bar admission in good standing (Texas bar or eligible for registered in-house status) with 5+ years of employment law experience, preferably in-house at a multinational organization and/or fast-growing tech company

About SonarSource

We are seeking a proactive, solution-oriented thinker who is ready to take ownership and build scalable processes as Sonar grows

Initiative & Domain Leadership: Have deep knowledge of U.S. employment law, including California. Preference for experience with employment law in EMEA (Switzerland, United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, France, UAE) and/or APJ (Japan, Singapore) markets

Responsibilities

• Provide global employment law counsel on hiring, performance management, terminations, leaves/accommodations, wage and hour, and investigations in various countries.
• Drive cross-functional projects (policy rollouts, trainings, compliance initiatives) forward in partnership with the Head of Global Employment Law.
• Independently identify opportunities to streamline processes and partner with functional stakeholders to drive change management to meet compliance expectations.

Requirements

• Global Fluency: Excellent English written/verbal communication skills and flexibility with your work schedule to accommodate occasional calls outside of your regular time zone
• Exceptional Communication & Influence: Demonstrated ability to develop strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and teams across the business, backed by excellent communication skills
• Start-up Mentality: A willingness to roll up your sleeves, clear blockers, think creatively, and consistently find solutions to support the business in driving projects to completion
• Adaptability & Ownership: The ability to prioritize, manage multiple work streams, and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment