Senior Counsel - Employment Law

We believe in a world where growth thrives across borders and cultures. Our mission is to guide companies on their journey by providing services and technology that enables global talent management and delivers a human experience.

As an Employer-of-Record (EOR) provider, we offer the HR and compliance infrastructure essential for companies to expand internationally. We take care of the complex, behind-the-scenes work, allowing companies to focus on the strategies that drive their success. We are For People, By People. 

The future of work is borderless, and so are we. Our people are located around the globe — in the U.S., the UK, India, Colombia, China, and beyond. Diversity and belonging are not just values, they are who we are. 

We are also committed to making a positive impact. Through our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact initiative, we are addressing our environmental footprint and promoting social responsibility. Our impact program is central to our vision and culture, focusing on employee wellness, diversity, charitable work, and ethical corporate governance.

If you are interested in working in a people-centric, global organization, apply below.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical sound legal advice and counsel to internal teams, and management on all legal issues concerning the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, employment agreement review, leaves and accommodations, workplace policies, protected status rights, terminations and restructuring in the context of our Employer of Record (EOR) services
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements and mutual separation/exit agreements, and employment related documentation.
• Monitor and interpret employment law developments and collective bargaining requirements across LATAM and other international jurisdictions and proactively update internal stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support client onboarding and offboarding processes by advising on country-specific employment risks, regulatory requirements, and best practices. This role will be partially client facing.
• Strategically and cost-effectively manage and partner with outside counsel in employment litigation matters.
• Support internal training initiatives by providing legal guidance on labor law topics relevant to client-facing teams and regional HR partners.

About You

• You are licensed to practice law in a LATAM jurisdiction and are in good standing in all jurisdictions where admitted.
• You have 5+ years of relevant experience practicing employment law within the LATAM region
• You have strong research skills and a strong command of employment laws, regulations, and best practices across multiple LATAM jurisdictions, and stay current on legislative changes.
• You have substantive experience drafting and negotiating employment agreements and other employment related documentation both domestically and internationally and can work autonomously.
• You are comfortable working independently across jurisdictions and have an established track-record of constructively partnering across legal, HR and compliance functions and geographies.

What We Value

• You have excellent written and verbal communications, strong client relationships management and solid business acumen.
• You have strong fluency in English and Spanish; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
• You possess a strong work ethic; are creative, proactive, enthusiastic, flexible, self-directed, a self-starter and a team player.
• You are agile, practical, commercially-minded and have a solution-oriented/ problem-solving approach.
• You exercise sound judgment in an ever changing and dynamic industry
• You can quickly identify risks and clearly communicate forward-looking, actionable advice in plain terms that enables stakeholders to make fully informed decisions.

This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities, and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job. Other duties or skills may be required.

What We Offer 

• The opportunity to work with a purpose — simplifying global expansion across borders and cultures
• A diverse and inclusive environment
• Country-specific benefits
• Flexible PTO
• Your birthday off and a day for you to volunteer and give back to the organization of your choice
• Generous Parental Leave Program
• Growth and development opportunities with access to a top learning content provider
  
• The opportunity to challenge yourself in a high-performing organization and leave each day knowing you have made an impact.

Atlas Technology Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Atlas is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Atlas are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Atlas will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Atlas encourages applicants of all ages.

Atlas will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

Hiring decisions are based upon Atlas’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, and location.

This role will be subject to a background check under local law after an employment offer has been made. Employment may be subject to results. In addition, references may be requested at the final stage of the process.

Atlas will only email candidates from an “@atlashxm.com” email address. Candidates should ignore communication that pretends to be from Atlas from any other email address. Atlas will never ask candidates or employees to purchase gift cards or otherwise make payments in connection with applying for a job with Atlas.