Skillsoft

Skillsoft

Principal, Employment Counsel

US - Remote · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$175k-$190kDetected 10 days ago
ComplianceNegotiationPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsContract ManagementIntellectual PropertyEmployment LawLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingInternal Audit

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About the role

  • Employment Counsel Skillsoft is seeking an experienced Principal Employment Counsel to join our team!
  • This role requires a proactive and business-oriented mindset, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal expertise.
  • Target base salary range for this job requisition is anticipated to be approximately $175,000 - $190,000 annualized.

Responsibilities

  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and develop a deep understanding of Skillsoft's workforce, business priorities, and operating model.
  • Draft, review, and update employment-related documents, including, offer letters and employment agreements
  • Investigation plans, interview outlines, findings, and remediation documents
  • Develop practical templates, playbooks, checklists, and self-service resources for common employment matters.
  • Support periodic reviews of employment policies and practices to identify compliance gaps and opportunities for simplification or standardization.
  • Develop and maintain tools that help Skillsoft identify, prioritize, and manage employment-related legal and compliance risk, including support regarding employee training and compliance.
  • Manage employment litigation, administrative charges, labor proceedings, pre-litigation disputes, demand letters, and settlement negotiations in the United States and internationally.
  • Develop case strategy in partnership with internal stakeholders and external counsel, including review of factual records, assessment of exposure, preservation and discovery strategy, and evaluation of settlement options.
  • Support Skillsoft's enterprise compliance program which includes such areas as ERM, ESG, and other regulatory compliance.

Requirements

  • Experience advising on workplace investigations, employee relations matters, employment disputes, administrative proceedings, and employment litigation.
  • Experience advising on and supporting corporate compliance programs, including policy governance, risk assessments, compliance training, internal controls, investigations, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to provide practical advice that aligns legal risk management with business objectives.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex employment law concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders.
  • 8+ years of professional experience as a corporate attorney, preferably in a similar internal role or with a reputable law firm with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in the bar association.
  • Strong experience and knowledge of United States employment law, with demonstrated ability to advise on global or multi-jurisdictional employment and other regulatory matters, and manage local counsel.
  • Strong drafting and review experience involving employment agreements, separation documents, policies, handbooks, investigation materials, and other employment-related documents.
  • Familiarity with enterprise risk management (ERM), ESG-related compliance considerations, audit and compliance governance processes, and partnering with cross-functional teams to develop scalable compliance frameworks and controls.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify emerging legal and regulatory risks, develop practical compliance solutions, and implement sustainable processes that support business objectives while promoting a culture of integrity and accountability.
  • Skilled at working collaboratively with the People Team and other cross-functional stakeholders, while also working independently, prioritizing tasks, and managing multiple matters simultaneously.
  • Ability to be agile and take initiative, recognizing opportunities and initiating actions to develop practical, scalable, and productive ways to support the business.
  • Demonstrated emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach, with the ability to navigate sensitive and high-stakes issues professionally while maintaining perspective, humility, and a healthy sense of humor.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and brings a positive, pragmatic mindset, taking the work seriously and delivering at a high level without taking themselves too seriously.

Nice to have

  • Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL) is a global leader in AI-native skills management for the human + AI era.
  • Learn more at skillsoft.com.
  • If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply!
  • We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors.
  • Skillsoft does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
  • No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
  • Skillsoft is an equal opportunity employer.

Skills

  • Employment Counsel

Compensation

  • Target base salary range for this job requisition is anticipated to be approximately $175,000 - $190,000 annualized.
  • The company may modify salaries, salary ranges and/or Pay Plans from time to time as it deems necessary.

Benefits

  • medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
  • commission, bonus, and incentive plan documents

Company info

  • At Skillsoft, we believe skills fuel growth.
  • Our mission is to empower every organization and every learner to turn constant change into continuous growth.
  • Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us.
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