Lead Counsel, Employment and Litigation

Ironclad is the leading AI contracting platform that transforms agreements into assets. Contracts move faster, insights surface instantly, and agents push work forward, all with you in control. Whether you’re buying or selling, Ironclad unifies the entire process on one intelligent platform, providing leaders with the visibility they need to stay one step ahead. That’s why the world’s most transformative organizations, from Rivian to the World Health Organization and the Associated Press, trust Ironclad to accelerate their business.

We’re consistently recognized as a leader in the industry: a Leader in the Forrester Wave and Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contract Lifecycle Management, a Fortune Great Place to Work, and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Workplaces. Ironclad has also been named to Forbes’ AI 50 and Business Insider’s list of Companies to Bet Your Career On. We’re backed by leading investors including Accel, Y Combinator, Sequoia, BOND, and Franklin Templeton.

For more information, visit www.ironcladapp.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Ironclad is looking for a Lead Counsel, Employment and Litigation with 8+ years experience to serve as the primary employment law advisor and a versatile contributor to the Legal team's broader compliance, litigation, and risk management work as the company scales. This role would report to and work collaboratively with the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate & Employment to provide guidance on employment related legal matters that align with our company culture and global business objectives.

This role will have a key role in a broad range of employment and HR issues, including policy and process development, employee relations issues, investigations and compliance. The role will work closely with People and Legal leadership. This is a hybrid role based out of our San Francisco office. Office attendance is required at least twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for collaboration and connection.

There may be additional in-office days for team or company events. Responsibilities: Serve as the first point of contact for Ironclad’s People Team to develop and deliver creative solutions to complex employment issues that align with the company’s strategic goals and values. In partnership with the People Team, establish enterprise policies and scalable processes that will govern the legal aspects of the employment life cycle, including recruitment, compensation matters, reorganizations, leave management and administration, policy governance, employee privacy and more.

Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on employment law trends, workplace investigations, and complex personnel issues and collaborate with the People Team to develop strategic solutions that align business objectives with applicable employment laws and regulations. Develop and deliver training programs for managers and People Team members on employment law best practices. Serve as the employment law team lead for international expansion and other corporate initiatives.

Advise on matters arising out of the development and use of AI technology in recruiting/hiring, compliance, and other employment processes. Advise managers and employees on the interaction between AI tool use and attorney-client privilege, including how to preserve privilege when using AI in the context of sensitive personnel matters, investigations, and legal escalations; partner with Legal Operations and the People team to develop practical guidance and guardrails.

Serve as the first-line internal resource for litigation and pre-litigation matters, including triaging demand letters, agency charges, subpoenas, and threatened claims; coordinating litigation holds with IT and Legal; and managing outside litigation counsel relationships on active matters. Aid in developing our global compliance program. Contribute to broader Legal team initiatives — including compliance program development, privilege training, cross-functional escalation frameworks, and