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. employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Expertise in handling employment litigation, providing counsel and compliance in multi-state or global operations.
• Experience in managing external counsel.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to provide practical and business-oriented solutions.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, listening, presentation skills, ability to work and communicate in a diverse global organization.
• Team player, with cultural awareness and curiosity, willing to work with other functions and members of the global business.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options. 

By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test.  You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law.   In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

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Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.