Senior Counsel, Employment and Litigation

What You’ll Do:

• Provide clear, actionable advice on all aspects of the employee experience, including  hiring, performance management, accommodations, investigations, and exits.
• Support Ro’s workforce strategy, including remote arrangements and cross-border employment questions.
• Partner with the People team and outside counsel on benefits and equity questions in support of Ro’s overall compensation structure.
• Manage employment-related disputes through resolution, including pre-dispute response, alternative dispute resolution, litigation, and coordination with outside counsel and insurers.
• Assist with other litigation matters across the organization as needed, including commercial disputes involving Ro corporate, its pharmacy subsidiaries, and affiliated physician practices.
• Advise on responsible, compliant use of AI tools in recruiting, performance management, and other employee-facing contexts.
• Anticipate and track changes in relevant laws and keep Ro ahead of them through practical updates and guidance.
• Work with the People team to maintain scalable policies, handbooks, templates, and training programs.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

J.D. and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

8+ years of experience in employment law and managing investigations and disputes, including at a law firm and in-house 

Comfort working across a wide range of matters in a fast-paced environment

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Excellent judgment and ability to work cross-functionally

Experience advising on use of AI in the context of employment

Flexibility to take on adjacent work in commercial contracts as needed

Experience advising a physician practice, hospital, or other care care provider is strongly preferred

We’ve Got You Covered:

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance + OneMedical membership

Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Wellbeing + Learning & Growth reimbursements

Paid parental leave + Fertility benefits

Pet insurance

Student loan refinancing

Virtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitness