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 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job