Sigma Computing
Employment Counsel
$150K–$230K
San Francisco, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Jan 22, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years practicing employment law.
- Education
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
About the job
Provides employment-law guidance across the organization, supporting compliance, employee relations, investigations, litigation, and employment aspects of business transactions.
What you'll do
- Advise on employment matters, including performance management, terminations, reductions in force, and dispute resolution.
- Draft and update employment agreements, policies, and handbooks; manage outside counsel and litigation, and conduct workplace investigations.
- Partner with People Ops and GRC on compliance training and policy implementation; support M&A and monitor legal changes.
What they ask for
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Workplace investigation training and experience; strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws.
- Practical, business-oriented legal advice skills and experience working closely with HR/People teams and senior leadership.
Nice to have
- In-house experience at a technology or SaaS company; experience supporting global or distributed workforces.
- Familiarity with immigration and mobility considerations, high-growth or startup companies, or employment aspects of M&A.
Pay
$150k to $230k annually (base salary)
AI focus
The hiring process uses AI tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment; the posting describes no AI work in the job itself.
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