Employment Law Attorney (NY) - Remote | Contract Position
Quick Overview
Position Type: Contract Attorney (potential for expanded engagement)
Location: Fully Remote (must be licensed in NY)
Experience Required: 5+ years in employment law
Focus Areas: Employment Compliance, Growth Companies
Industry: Modern Businesses, Startups, Digital Companies
About KARRA
KARRA 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.com
Position Overview
We'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 Responsibilities
Advise on employee classification and compensation structures
Draft and review employment agreements and policies
Develop employee handbooks and workplace policies
Structure equity compensation and stock option plans
Create contractor and consulting agreements
Handle employment aspects of corporate transactions
Guide remote work and multi-state employment compliance
Advise on terminations, layoffs, and restructurings
Provide harassment and discrimination prevention guidance
Ensure wage and hour compliance
Requirements
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active attorney license in New York
5+ years of employment law experience
BigLaw training/experience strongly preferred
Experience advising growth-stage companies
Deep knowledge of NY employment laws
Understanding of equity compensation
Multi-state employment law experience
Experience with remote workforce issues
Technical Experience
Employment agreement drafting
Equity compensation structuring
Employee handbook development
Workplace policy creation
Classification analysis
Compliance training programs
Employment litigation prevention
What We Offer
Competitive Pay: $80 - $150 per billable hour based on experience.
Flexibility: Fully remote work with flexible hours
Autonomy: Direct client interaction and project ownership
Innovation: Work with cutting-edge companies
Freedom: Focus on great legal work, not firm bureaucracy or office politics
Independent Contractor Relationship
Position structured as independent project-based engagement
Freedom to maintain other clients and practice areas
Flexibility to accept or decline matters based on availability
Autonomy to manage your own schedule and workflow
Ability to work from your own location
Professional independence in performing services