We are on a mission to empower people of all ages to thrive in an increasingly connected world. By uniting Aura and Qoria, organizations driven by personal experiences with identity theft and cyberbullying, our combined company brings together global category leaders to create a safer internet for everyone across all stages of life. Today, our $340M+ ARR platform protects over 9 million families and 32,000 schools across 100+ countries. Driven by a global team of over 1,000 people, we are combining intelligent digital threat protection with student and child wellbeing tools so everyone can navigate the digital world safely and with confidence.
Aura is seeking a collaborative, pragmatic, and business-focused Employment & Corporate Counsel to join our legal team. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, you will serve as the primary legal advisor on all human resources, talent acquisition, and employment law matters. Additionally, you will support the broader legal function by assisting with key corporate matters, including contract drafting, commercial agreement reviews, and corporate governance.
Key Responsibilities:
Employment & HR Legal Advisory
● Partner closely with the People/HR team and senior leadership to provide actionable, business-oriented legal advice across the entire employee lifecycle (recruitment, hiring, performance management, offboarding, and executive compensation).
● Draft, review, and refine employment-related documents, including offer letters, employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, severance packages, and consultant/independent contractor agreements.
● Monitor, interpret, and advise on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, state pay transparency laws, remote work compliance).
● Oversee and conduct internal workplace investigations in collaboration with HR, ensuring fair, prompt, and compliant resolutions.
● Develop, update, and implement company-wide HR policies, employee handbooks, and workplace guidelines to ensure compliance across all operational jurisdictions.
● Manage outside litigation counsel on employment-related claims, agency charges (EEOC/state equivalents), or disputes as needed.
Corporate & Commercial Support
● Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, SaaS agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and master service agreements (MSAs).
● Provide legal support on cross-functional initiatives, including M&A integration, corporate restructuring, or international expansion as needed.
● Identify legal risks across business operations and propose proactive, scalable solutions that align with business strategy.
Qualifications:
● Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
● Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
● 3+ years of relevant legal experience practicing employment law and general corporate law.
Core expertise in employment law, labor regulations, and workplace compliance.
● Experience drafting and negotiating standard commercial contracts.
● Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business advice.
● High degree of discretion, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
● Self-starter mindset capable of managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
Nice-to-Have / Preferred Qualifications:
● Prior law firm experience in an employment, labor, or corporate practice group.
● In-house experience at a high-growth tech, digital health, or SaaS company.
● Familiarity with multi-state employment law considerations in a hybrid or fully remote workplace model.
Aura is committed to offering a generous package to support our employees in all aspects of their life in and out of work. Our packages offer competitive pay, generous health and wellness benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave and much more! Pay range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000 but may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location.
We are proud to be an equal employment workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any protected category. Beyond equal employment opportunity, we are committed to being an inclusive community where all feel welcome.
We are dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.
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