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Sr. Manager, Employment Law

Palo Alto, CA

About AppLovin

AppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers. The company provides end-to-end software and AI solutions for businesses to reach, monetize and grow their global audiences. For more information about AppLovin, visit: www.applovin.com.

To deliver on this mission, our global team is composed of team members with life experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that mirror our developers and customers around the world. At AppLovin, we are intentional about the team and culture we are building, seeking candidates who are outstanding in their own right and also demonstrate their support of others.

Fortune recognizes AppLovin as one of the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area, and the company has been a Certified Great Place to Work for the last four years (2021-2024). Check out the rest of our awards HERE.

About the Role

AppLovin is seeking an experienced, intellectually curious, and highly motivated Employment Counsel to join our growing Legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a business-oriented employment attorney at a fast-paced, publicly traded technology company with a global footprint.

This role reports to the Chief Administrative & Legal Officer. You will partner closely with HR, business leaders, and executives to provide proactive, practical advice across the employee lifecycle. 

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in U.S. (especially California) employment law as well as experience with global employment matters, especially in EMEA and APAC. You are comfortable problem-solving with business leaders and moving matters forward in a dynamic, high-growth environment, using sound judgment, commercial awareness, and a collaborative approach in a global organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary legal advisor on day-to-day employment law matters across the companies global locations, including hiring, performance management, accommodations, investigations, and separations/terminations.
  • Partner closely with the People Team and business leaders to provide practical, risk-balanced guidance and help reach decisions in complex or ambiguous situations. 
  • Advise on employee relations, compliance, policy development, and training initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Provide guidance on classification, pay transparency, benefits and global mobility considerations.
  • Oversee or guide sensitive investigations and terminations involving potential legal exposure or cross-border implications.
  • Review and advise on employment agreements, offer letters, handbooks and policies - including multi-state and international versions.
  • Manage and respond to employment claims, demand letters, and agency inquiries.
  • Coordinate with external counsel on global employment and compliance matters, as needed.
  • Monitor evolving employment laws and regulations globally and translate them into clear, actionable, and scalable guidance for HR and business teams.
  • Advise the Company’s 401K and benefits committee.

 

Qualifications

  • JD from an ABA accredited law school and admission to and active status in at least one state bar (and eligible to register for California’s or an applicable state bar’s in-house counsel program).
  • 6-8+ years of employment law experience, with a strong foundation in the U.S. (especially California) employment law and exposure to global employment issues.
  • Combination of top-tier law firm and in-house experience preferred, ideally with a CEO-founder led technology or high-growth public company.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide clear, decisive guidance and take ownership of outcomes in a business environment.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with a practical, business-oriented approach.
  • Comfort working independently with limited resources, while maintaining strong judgment and prioritization skills.
  • Strategic thinker with curiosity, humility, and the ability to manage both day-to-day legal support  with longer-term initiatives.
  • Proactive team player, with a sense of humor, the flexibility to pivot to new projects and adjust to shifting priorities, and a willingness to pitch in wherever necessary.
  • Ability to explain complicated legal concepts in simple, digestible terms and help business colleagues translate those requirements into practical action items.
  • High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels and geographies.

 

Why Join AppLovin Legal?

At AppLovin, you’ll join a collaborative, high-performing legal team that values curiosity, ownership, creativity, and growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to build and shape the employment law function, make a meaningful global impact, shape how we approach employee issues across regions, and support a company that’s scaling worldwide. If you’re a thoughtful, business-minded team player who enjoys driving decisions, solving complex challenges with great people, and building for the future, we’d love to meet you.

AppLovin provides a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance rewards approach. Total compensation at AppLovin is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Depending on the position offered, equity, and other forms of incentive compensation (as applicable) may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to dental, vision, and other benefits.

Other Types of Pay: Equity eligible

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off: Unlimited Discretionary Time Off

Paid Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

Paid Sick Leave: 80 hours per year

Method of Application: Apply online

Application Window: The application window is expected to close within 30 days of the posting date.

All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to peopleops@applovin.com.

CA Base Pay Range

$198,000 - $298,000 USD

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