Associate General Counsel

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, practical legal advice on global employment matters including hiring, compensation, and wage and hour compliance
• Review and enhance company policies, handbooks, and employment agreements to support global scaling
• Lead and refine internal investigations processes and protocols
• Manage internal and external threat assessment and mitigation strategies for trade secrets and IP
• Drive legal and operational strategy for international growth and global mobility
• Provide cross-functional guidance on product development, risk assessments, and government contract frameworks

Requirements

• J.D. degree
• Minimum 12+ years of employment law experience
• Deep knowledge of California employment law
• Proven track record of conducting complex internal investigations
• Licensed to practice law in California or eligible to register as In-House Counsel
• Experience in high-growth environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Mix of top-tier law firm and in-house experience
• Experience with global expansion and PEO/EOR frameworks
• Experience with trade secret litigation and government contracting

About the Company

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility.