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    Senior Counsel (Employment Products)

    Oyster
    EMEA•APAC•Portugal•Spain•India
    Remote
    Senior
    Full Time
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    Requirements

    • •Law Degree (e.g. JD or equivalent) and admission to practice law in one or more jurisdictions
    • •4+ years of experience practicing employment law, preferably with law firm and in-house practice
    • •Deep expertise in employment law including drafting and reviewing contracts, managing templates and policies, advising on employment matters and interpreting local labor regulations across multiple jurisdictions
    • •Understanding of the Employer of Record (EOR) model and ability to navigate its legal challenges; prior experience with EOR preferred
    • •Experience managing multi-jurisdictional and/or cross-border employment matters
    • •Strong business acumen with ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical guidance
    • •Excellent analytical, communication, and research skills
    • •Technology-forward mindset including curiosity and comfort with AI and automation tools
    • •Positive attitude and willingness to assist others
    • •Reliable home internet connection
    • •Fluency in written and spoken English

    What You'll Do

    • •Advise internal teams and external stakeholders on employment law matters across multiple jurisdictions
    • •Research and stay current on employment laws and regulations across jurisdictions
    • •Manage employment templates, policies, and standard employment processes
    • •Liaise with outside counsel on local legal requirements
    • •Create clear, accessible guidance on hiring, managing, and terminating workers globally
    • •Advise Platform and Product teams on building a scalable, compliant technology platform
    • •Contribute to the strategic development of employment-as-a-platform model
    • •Monitor legislative and regulatory developments globally and assess their impact
    • •Partner with Product, People team and other stakeholders to design and implement compliant employment solutions
    • •Advise on employment law and compliance matters across the employee lifecycle
    • •Support strategic initiatives such as Direct Expansion and new employment products
    • •Research complex employment law issues and translate legal analysis into practical recommendations
    • •Develop and maintain employment guides, knowledge resources, and compliance documentation
    • •Support labor inspections, audits, regulatory inquiries, and other compliance initiatives
    • •Use data and feedback to identify risks and improve processes
    • •Identify and champion opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and process innovation
    • •Contribute to a collaborative, remote-first team culture and continuous improvement

    Nice to Have

    • •Knowledge of immigration rules and employee benefits

    Benefits

    • •Fully remote work from anywhere with 3-4 hours overlap with CET/CEST
    • •40 days paid time off per year including holidays and vacation or more if required by country
    • •Mental health support via Plumm service
    • •Monthly wellbeing allowance
    • •Flexible parental leave with at least three months paid leave and job protection up to 12 months or as required locally
    • •Work from home stipend for laptop and home office equipment

    About Oyster

    Oyster is a distributed HR platform that offers companies to hire, pay, and care for teammates.

    Charlotte, NC, US
    500-1000
    HR & Recruiting