Employment Law Attorney (NY) - Remote | Contract Position

Quick OverviewPosition Type: Contract Attorney (potential for expanded engagement)Location: Fully Remote (must be licensed in NY)Experience Required: 5+ years in employment lawFocus Areas: Employment Compliance, Growth CompaniesIndustry: Modern Businesses, Startups, Digital CompaniesAbout KARRAKARRA Law PLLC is a forward-thinking law firm based in New York City, built for today's digital economy. We serve innovative technology companies and high-growth businesses with sophisticated legal needs. From startup to scale-up, we provide strategic legal solutions that help ambitious companies grow with confidence.By leveraging technology and modern practice management, we provide our team with the autonomy and flexibility that experienced attorneys deserve, while maintaining the sophistication of work typically found in leading law firms. We combine deep legal expertise with technological innovation to deliver efficient, business-focused solutions.Visit us at www.karralaw.comPosition OverviewWe're seeking an experienced Employment Law Attorney licensed in New York to join our team on a contract basis. The role focuses on providing employment law guidance to growing companies, with emphasis on the unique challenges of scaling organizations in today's business environment. Our clients range from innovative startups to established companies requiring sophisticated employment counsel.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise on employee classification and compensation structuresDraft and review employment agreements and policiesDevelop employee handbooks and workplace policiesStructure equity compensation and stock option plansCreate contractor and consulting agreementsHandle employment aspects of corporate transactionsGuide remote work and multi-state employment complianceAdvise on terminations, layoffs, and restructuringsProvide harassment and discrimination prevention guidanceEnsure wage and hour complianceRequirementsJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law schoolActive attorney license in New York5+ years of employment law experienceBigLaw training/experience strongly preferredExperience advising growth-stage companiesDeep knowledge of NY employment lawsUnderstanding of equity compensationMulti-state employment law experienceExperience with remote workforce issuesTechnical ExperienceEmployment agreement draftingEquity compensation structuringEmployee handbook developmentWorkplace policy creationClassification analysisCompliance training programsEmployment litigation preventionWhat We OfferCompetitive Pay: $80 - $150 per billable hour based on experience.Flexibility: Fully remote work with flexible hoursAutonomy: Direct client interaction and project ownershipInnovation: Work with cutting-edge companiesFreedom: Focus on great legal work, not firm bureaucracy or office politics Independent Contractor RelationshipPosition structured as independent project-based engagementFreedom to maintain other clients and practice areasFlexibility to accept or decline matters based on availabilityAutonomy to manage your own schedule and workflowAbility to work from your own locationProfessional independence in performing servicesOriginally posted on Himalayas