Senior Counsel, Employment and Litigation

Ro

New York, NY or Remote

Full-Time

Senior (7+ yrs)

Legal & Compliance

Posted on June 4, 2026

What You’ll Do:

Provide clear, actionable advice on all aspects of the employee experience, including hiring, performance management, accommodations, investigations, and exits.

Support Ro’s workforce strategy, including remote arrangements and cross-border employment questions.

Partner with the People team and outside counsel on benefits and equity questions in support of Ro’s overall compensation structure.

Manage employment-related disputes through resolution, including pre-dispute response, alternative dispute resolution, litigation, and coordination with outside counsel and insurers.

Assist with other litigation matters across the organization as needed, including commercial disputes involving Ro corporate, its pharmacy subsidiaries, and affiliated physician practices.

Advise on responsible, compliant use of AI tools in recruiting, performance management, and other employee-facing contexts.

Anticipate and track changes in relevant laws and keep Ro ahead of them through practical updates and guidance.

Work with the People team to maintain scalable policies, handbooks, templates, and training programs.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

J.D. and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

8+ years of experience in employment law and managing investigations and disputes, including at a law firm and in-house

Comfort working across a wide range of matters in a fast-paced environment

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Excellent judgment and ability to work cross-functionally

Experience advising on use of AI in the context of employment

Flexibility to take on adjacent work in commercial contracts as needed

Experience advising a physician practice, hospital, or other care care provider is strongly preferred