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Associate General Counsel, Employment

United States, San Jose 250000.00 - 280000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted December 20, 2025
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Job Description

Archer Aviation seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel, Employment. This role will oversee and manage all employment law matters across the company. The ideal candidate will provide strategic, practical, and business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide proactive and practical legal advice on all employment-related issues, including hiring, compensation and benefits, termination, discipline, performance management, wage and hour compliance, workers compensation, OSHA, leave administration, investigations, and related disputes
  • Develop and implement company policies, handbooks, employment agreements, and training, to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as Archer's culture and values
  • Stay up to date on legal developments and regulatory changes
  • Collaborate with the Human Resources, Finance, and other business teams to implement sound legal practices, mitigate risk and improve operational efficiencies
  • Oversee and manage all employment law matters across the company

Requirements

  • A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
  • A minimum of 8-10 years of experience practicing employment law, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house experience
  • Experience with government contracts and related regulatory and international frameworks
  • Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and exercise sound business judgment
  • Proven ability to manage end-to-end HR legal function, with excellent writing, communication, collaboration, problem-solving skills, negotiation, analytical and interpersonal skills
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Licensed in at least one U.S. state or eligibility to register as in-house counsel

Nice to have

  • Governmental agency experience
  • Experience with immigration and mobility
  • Proficiency with Ironclad contract management platform, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite

What we offer

  • Equal-opportunity employer
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs

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