Senior Employment Counsel

Sonar is driving the future of agent-centric software development. As the leader in AI code verification and governance we solve a critical problem: ensuring that software generated by AI-assisted developers or autonomous agents is reliable secure and maintainable.

Integrating seamlessly with Claude Code Codex Cursor GitHub Copilot Gemini and Devin we help over 75% of the Fortune 100 build trusted reliable compliant software. Customers who use Sonar are 44% less likely to report an outage due to AI-generated code.

We believe code verification is the critical missing link in the Agent-Centric Development Cycle (AC/DC). Industry giants like Nvidia ServiceNow Goldman Sachs AstraZeneca and Ford Motor Company count on us to provide independent explainable consistent review and governance of their AI-generated code via products like:

• SonarQube: The worlds leading AI code review and verification platform.
• SonarQube Foundation Agent: Currently topping the leaderboards for agentic software repair.
• SonarSweep & Sonar Context Augmentation: Providing the enterprise-grade context and constraints agents need to be truly effective.

Our team operates across global hubs in Austin Bochum Dubai Geneva London Singapore Tokyo and Washington D.C. We move with a mindset we call CODE:

• Committed to our customers and community.
• Obsessed with quality.
• Deliberate in our decisions.
• Effective as one team.

Position description

We are looking for an exceptional and dynamic employment lawyer to join our team in Austin TX. As a key member of our legal team you will drive initiatives and manage critical matters relating to employment compliance. We are seeking a proactive solution-oriented thinker who is ready to take ownership and build scalable processes as Sonar grows. We need someone who doesnt just advisesomeone who rolls up their sleeves drives projects to completion and enjoys solving hard problems. This role reports to the Head of Global Employment Law.

What you will do

• Provide global employment law counsel on hiring performance management terminations leaves/accommodations wage and hour and investigations in the USA Switzerland United Kingdom Germany Ireland France Singapore Japan the UAE and various EOR locations with the support of outside counsel.

• Drive cross-functional projects (policy rollouts trainings compliance initiatives) forward in partnership with the Head of Global Employment Law.

• Provide creative compliant and business-enabling solutions regarding sensitive employee relations issues and organizational change .

• Independently identify opportunities to streamline processes and partner with functional stakeholders to drive change management to meet compliance expectations.

• Embrace new challenges and manage a dynamic workload of emergent legal issues supporting high-growth company initiatives relating to global expansion employee privacy equity immigration compliance and M&A integration..

• Advise on global compensation pay equity and benefits compliance.

Experience and qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Strong Legal Foundation: Hold a J.D. degree and active bar admission in good standing (Texas bar or eligible for registered in-house status) with 5 years of employment law experience preferably in-house at a multinational organization and/or fast-growing tech company.

• Initiative & Domain Leadership: Have deep knowledge of U.S. employment law including California. Preference for experience with employment law in EMEA (Switzerland United Kingdom Germany Ireland France UAE) and/or APJ (Japan Singapore) markets.

• Exceptional Communication & Influence: Demonstrated ability to develop strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and teams across the business backed by excellent communication skills.

• Adaptability & Ownership: The ability to prioritize manage multiple work streams and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.

• Start-up Mentality: A willingness to roll up your sleeves clear blockers think creatively and consistently find solutions to support the business in driving projects to completion.

• Global Fluency: Excellent English written/verbal communication skills and flexibility with your work schedule to accommodate occasional calls outside of your regular time zone.

Were intentional about this. We believe the best teams are built in the room together. Three anchor days Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays create the collaboration rhythm that makes a hub office worth having.

Candidates need to be genuinely based in the location the role is posted if thats not where you are today were happy to support relocation for the right person.

At Sonar we believe that our diversity is our strength. We are a global company that values and respects different backgrounds perspectives and cultures. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

If you need any accommodation please reach out to us at emailprotected.

All offers of employment at Sonar are contingent upon the results of a comprehensive background check and reference verification conducted before the start date.

Applications that are submitted through agencies or third party recruiters will not be considered.