In-House Counsel; Hybrid

Job Overview

KLDiscovery offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your talents and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, fast‑growing technology and services organization. We are a global company that delivers technology‑enabled services and software to law firms, corporations, government agencies, and consumers to tackle complex legal and regulatory challenges.

We are looking for an In‑House Employment Counsel (Hybrid) to join our Legal team. If you’re passionate about the legal profession, bring initiative and authenticity, and thrive in a collaborative environment, KLDiscovery is the place to grow your career.

Remote/hybrid opportunity.

• Provide day‑to‑day legal support on employment‑law matters across KLDiscovery’s US and global operations, including hiring, performance management, disciplinary matters, termination, and accommodations.
• Conduct and oversee internal investigations related to employee conduct, compliance, and workplace incidents.
• Manage employment‑related litigation and pre‑litigation disputes, coordinating with external counsel.
• Partner with People & Culture and business leaders to develop policies and deliver training on employment‑law topics, fostering a culture of compliance and empowerment.
• Support employment‑law aspects of M&A transactions, including due diligence, integration planning, and risk mitigation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance legal and people operations, compliance, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with legal colleagues to support other areas such as data privacy, litigation strategy, commercial contracting, and risk management.
• Stay current on employment‑law developments and trends, proactively advising stakeholders and updating documentation.
• Leverage AI tools and legal technology to improve productivity, decision‑making, and legal service delivery.

• 5+ years of experience in U.S. employment law, applied pragmatically across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong investigative and analytical skills with sound judgment and discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence across all levels, including Executive Management.
• Process‑oriented mindset with a drive to improve systems, workflows, and outcomes.
• Adaptability and intellectual curiosity; willing to expand into new legal domains and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Collaborative team player comfortable in a proactive legal department and broad range of legal issues.
• Proficiency with legal technology and AI tools; openness to innovation in legal practice.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making capability for multidisciplinary projects.
• Qualified lawyer licensed in Minnesota or another U.S. jurisdiction, with a current Bar license.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and diplomatically with both legal and non‑legal audiences.
• International employment law experience preferred.

• Hybrid work model with high‑performance laptop, optional headset or external speaker, up to two 2K monitors, and a mobile phone for business use.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, paid jury leave, and more.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage.
• Remote‑friendly, flexible culture with opportunities across global locations.
• Continuous professional development through training and education reimbursement programs.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace that values learning, growth, and achievement.
• Company bonus program and paid community service day.
• Pet insurance option for employees.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• ESP: free employee support program.
• Access to global wellness program with perks and discounts.

KLDiscovery provides technology‑enabled services and software to help law firms, corporations, and government agencies solve complex data challenges. With offices in 26 locations across 17 countries, KLDiscovery is a global leader in data management, information governance, and eDiscovery solutions.

At KLDiscovery we believe that inclusion and diversity make us stronger. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees that enhances wellbeing and belonging. We welcome and celebrate individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status.

We are happy to support you with any accommodation request at any stage in our hiring process.