Employment Law Attorney – In‑House Counsel

About the role

Clearwater Analytics is seeking an experienced Employment Law Attorney to join its in‑house legal team. This senior‑level position will act as the primary legal advisor on all employment‑related matters, partnering closely with HR, executive leadership, and business units in a fast‑growing technology environment.

Key responsibilities

• Advise HR and management on hiring, performance management, leaves of absence, accommodations, separations, and reductions in force.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, offer letters, separation and severance agreements, NDAs, and independent contractor agreements.
• Develop, update, and implement employment policies, handbooks, and compliance and training programs.
• Manage employment‑related litigation, arbitration, and agency charges (EEOC, NLRB, state agencies) and coordinate with outside counsel.
• Lead internal investigations into employee complaints, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and misconduct.
• Monitor federal, state, and local employment law developments and assess impact across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner with People Operations on compensation, benefits, and equity plan matters.
• Support M&A due diligence and integration from an employment law perspective.
• Provide training and guidance to HR partners and managers on employment law topics.

Required profile

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 8+ years of employment law experience, with significant in‑house counsel experience or a combination of law firm and in‑house roles.
• Deep expertise in federal and state employment laws (Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, and state equivalents).
• Demonstrated experience managing employment litigation and agency proceedings.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Required skills