Description:
We are seeking an experienced Investigations Counsel to join our technology client team. In this role, you will lead full-cycle corporate investigations for a fast-paced global SaaS/technology company, ensuring issues are handled thoroughly, consistently, and in compliance with applicable laws and internal policies. This is an existing vacancy.
Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end workplace investigations from intake through final report, including scoping, interviewing, evidence review, findings, and remediation recommendations.
- Handle a portfolio of 6–8 complex matters at any given time, with an expectation to close most cases within 30 days.
- Investigate a wide range of issues, from interpersonal complaints to complex multi-party matters, including Title VII and other EEO-related cases.
- Draft clear, well-reasoned investigation reports and partner closely with Legal, HR, Compliance, and business stakeholders on outcomes and remediation.
- Develop and refine investigation protocols, documentation standards, and reporting metrics.
- Stay current on employment, anti-discrimination, and whistleblower laws and best practices in workplace investigations.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of hands-on, full-cycle workplace and corporate investigations experience.
- Demonstrated background handling complex, sensitive investigations, including Title VII / anti-discrimination and harassment matters.
- Experience operating in a fast-paced technology or SaaS environment strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes investigations simultaneously under tight timelines.
- Exceptional interviewing, fact-finding, and written communication skills, including concise, defensible report writing.
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent and licensed to practice law in California.
- Willing to work on-site in the client's office 4-5 days per week.
Preferred Skills:
- Prior in-house investigations experience at a global or rapidly scaling technology company.
- Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams (Legal, HR, Ethics & Compliance, Security) on investigations and remediation.
- Familiarity with global employment and data privacy considerations in cross-border investigations.