Corporate Counsel, Employment

Role Overview Remitly is looking for a Corporate Counsel, Employment to join our dynamic legal team. The role serves as a trusted partner to the People team and business leaders, providing practical day‑to‑day employment law counsel across U.S. and global operations. Responsibilities Deliver timely employment law advice on employee relations, performance management, investigations, compensation, leaves of absence, and other employment‑related matters. Manage employment litigation matters, including mediations, hearings, agency proceedings, and state and federal court matters. Draft, review, and update employment policies, agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, and other employment‑related documents. Support global employment compliance, advising on employment structures, local law requirements, and cross‑border personnel matters. Develop and deliver employment law training to People and business stakeholders. Identify opportunities to build and improve legal processes and tooling to increase efficiency and consistency. Collaborate with the Legal team on overlapping areas such as general litigation, privacy, and corporate matters. Engage and oversee outside counsel on alignment and effective resolution of employment and other litigation matters. Qualifications 5+ years of employment litigation and counseling experience; a mix of law firm and in‑house experience preferred. Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leaves of absence, compensation, and internal investigations. Deep experience handling all aspects of employment litigation and agency proceedings, including charges, hearings, and mediations. Track record of managing, engaging and directing outside counsel strategically and cost‑effectively. Exceptional drafting and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, actionable advice on complex legal issues. Strong judgment and ability to balance legal risk with business priorities in a fast‑moving environment. Demonstrated ability to independently manage a high‑volume, complex workload across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining priorities. Strong communication and influence skills across all levels of the organization, making complex legal concepts accessible to non‑legal stakeholders. Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state. Global employment law experience is a plus, particularly in Remitly’s global hubs. Compensation and Benefits The starting base salary range for this position is typically $168,000–$210,000. Full‑time employees are shareholders and equity is part of the total compensation plan. Benefits include: Flexible paid time off Health, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) plan with company matching Paid parental, medical, military, and family care leave Mental health and family forming benefits Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Continuing education and travel benefits Work Arrangement This is a hybrid role requiring at least three days a week at our Seattle, WA headquarters, with a minimum of 50% in‑office attendance for corporate team members. Equal Opportunity Employer Remitly is an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrates diversity. The company is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr Remitly