Associate General Counsel (Employment)

Join Archer Aviation, a transformative company in the aviation industry, as an Associate General Counsel, Head of Employment. In this critical role, you will provide proactive legal advice on global employment matters, refine and scale infrastructure, lead internal investigations, protect company assets, drive global expansion, and support cross-functional initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong background in employment law, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for building systems that create a great workplace.

• Provide proactive, practical legal advice on the full spectrum of global employment matters, including hiring, compensation, performance management, and wage and hour compliance.
• Review and enhance existing company policies, handbooks, and employment agreements, and identify opportunities to hone current structures to support a rapidly growing, global organization.
• Take a primary role in refining and executing the internal investigations process, including developing standardized investigation protocols and conducting sensitive investigations into workplace matters.
• High EQ & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You should be able to build strong relationships across the company and navigate complex human dynamics with professionalism and tact
• Analytical Rigor: Proven ability to manage the end-to-end HR legal function, using sound business judgment to balance risk mitigation with commercial objectives
• Credentials: Licensed to practice law in California (or eligible to register as In-House Counsel)
• The Experience: A J.D. degree and a minimum of 12+ years of employment law experience, preferably with a mix of top-tier law firm and in-house experience in a high-growth environment
• California & Global Expertise: Deep knowledge of California employment law is required. Experience with global expansion, trade secret litigation, and government contracting is highly preferred
• Adaptability: A genuine interest in a fast-paced environment. You are comfortable making sound decisions amidst inherent shifting priorities and can pivot quickly as business needs evolve
• Investigation Expertise: Proven track record of conducting and overseeing complex, sensitive internal investigations from inception to resolution