Employment Counsel

Cresta is hiring an Employment Counsel to guide employment law strategy across our global, AI-driven organization—available as a fully remote role in the United Kingdom or the United States.

About the Role

As Employment Counsel at Cresta, you will be the go-to legal partner on workforce matters for a fast-scaling technology company operating across multiple jurisdictions. Working hand-in-hand with People, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and senior leadership, you'll translate complex employment frameworks across the U.S., Europe, and APAC into practical, business-minded guidance that keeps growth moving while keeping risk in check.

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel People and business leaders on hiring, performance, employee relations, investigations, accommodations, leaves, compensation, discipline, and exits.
• Advise on workforce planning, reorganizations, reductions in force, and cross-border employment, including international hiring, mobility, and remote work.
• Track employment law developments and support compliance across U.S. federal, state, and local rules, plus European and APAC regulations.
• Lead or support workplace investigations covering misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and manage claims, agency charges, and litigation alongside outside counsel.
• Draft and review offer letters, employment and severance agreements, restrictive covenants, and consulting arrangements; support M&A due diligence and integration.
• Build employment policies and deliver hands-on training to managers and People Business Partners.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active, good-standing membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 6+ years of in-house employment law experience, ideally at a high-growth technology company.
• Deep command of U.S. employment law and proven experience advising on European employment practices across multiple jurisdictions.
• Track record running workplace investigations and resolving disputes, with strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage stakeholders in a fast-paced setting.
• Preferred: familiarity with works councils, collective consultation, GDPR-related employee data matters, and international expansion or M&A support.

About Cresta

Born out of the Stanford AI Lab, Cresta turns every customer conversation into a competitive edge through a unified platform of conversational AI agents, real-time agent assistance, and conversation intelligence. Trusted by leaders like United Airlines, Cox Communications, and Marriott, Cresta has raised more than $270 million from investors including a16z, Greylock, and Sequoia. The posted base salary range for this full-time role is $200,000–$250,000, plus equity and a comprehensive benefits package.

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