Octus
Senior Employment Counsel - Americas
New York, New York, United States · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$170k-$200kDetected 13 days ago
NegotiationExcelM&APerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsContract ManagementCorporate LawIntellectual PropertyEmployment LawPlain LanguageAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills
About the role
- Octus Octus is a leading global provider of credit intelligence, data, and analytics.
- Our core values - Action Oriented, Customer First Mindset, Effective Team Players, and Driven to Excel - define an organizational ethos that's as high-performing as it is human.
- This role is ideal for an experienced employment attorney who brings deep U.S. employment expertise and the intellectual curiosity and adaptability to contribute across commercial and IP matters.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely and proactively with the HR/People team as a trusted partner on employment policies, workplace investigations, employee relations matters, and manager training - serving as a go-to thought partner, not just a reviewer
- Design and implement scalable employment and legal processes in partnership with HR, Finance, and business leaders
- build resources (playbooks, templates, training) that empower the team to operate confidently
- Manage employment disputes, agency charges (EEOC, NLRB, state equivalents), and pre-litigation matters across the Americas
- Support intellectual property matters, including advising on IP ownership, protection strategies, licensing terms, and third-party IP issues arising in product development, vendor relationships, and customer contracts
- Support corporate governance, privacy, and other legal matters
- Design and implement scalable employment and legal processes in partnership with HR, Finance, and business leaders; build resources (playbooks, templates, training) that empower the team to operate confidently
- Manage employment disputes, agency charges (EEOC, NLRB, state equivalents), and pre-litigation matters across the Americas; coordinate with outside counsel when needed and apply sound judgment to resolve issues efficiently
- Support corporate governance, privacy, and other legal matters; opportunities to expand scope based on interest and experience
- you will partner closely with the General Counsel to learn and support our Intellectual Property (IP) and commercial portfolios.
Requirements
- 8+ years' experience at a law firm and/or in-house, with a deep focus on employment law including U.S. federal and multi-state matters required
Nice to have
- Experience with Canadian or Latin American employment law a plus
- Exposure to cross-border employment, international mobility, or M&A employment integration is highly preferred
Compensation
- At Octus, we consider a range of factors in connection with compensation decisions, including experience, skills, location, and our business needs and limitations.
Company info
- We're looking for a seasoned, collaborative employment attorney to serve as Senior Employment Counsel, Americas and join our legal team in our New York headquarters.
Equal opportunity
- Octus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
- We strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment where all individuals are valued, respected, and treated fairly.
- We believe that diversity enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to innovate and succeed.
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