About Clearwater Analytics
Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN) is a leading provider of SaaS-based investment accounting, performance reporting, and risk analytics. With over $7 trillion in assets on platform, Clearwater serves insurance companies, asset managers, corporations, and government entities worldwide. Our technology-driven approach empowers clients with timely, accurate data and the confidence to make sound investment decisions.
Position Summary
Clearwater Analytics is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney to join its in-house Legal team. This senior-level role will serve as a primary legal advisor on all employment-related matters across the organization, partnering closely with HR, executive leadership, and business units to navigate complex labor and employment issues in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment. The ideal candidate brings deep substantive expertise, sound judgment, and a practical, business-oriented mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Advise HR and management on a broad range of employment law matters including hiring, performance management, leaves of absence, accommodations, separations, and reductions in force
Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, offer letters, separation and severance agreements, NDAs, and independent contractor agreements
Develop, update, and implement employment policies, handbooks, and compliance and training programs to ensure legal compliance and best practices
Manage and oversee employment-related litigation, arbitration, and agency charges (EEOC, NLRB, state agencies), including coordination with outside counsel
Lead internal investigations into employee complaints, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and workplace misconduct
Monitor and advise on federal, state, and local employment law developments and assess impact on company practices across multiple jurisdictions
Partner with People Operations on compensation, benefits, and equity plan matters, ensuring compliance with applicable wage and hour laws
Support M&A due diligence and integration activities from an employment law perspective
Provide training and guidance to HR business partners and managers on employment law topics and risk mitigation strategies
Contribute to the broader Legal team on cross-functional projects and company-wide initiatives
Qualifications
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
8+ years of employment law experience, with significant in-house counsel experience or a combination of law firm and in-house roles
Deep expertise in federal and state employment laws (Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, and state equivalents)
Demonstrated experience managing employment litigation and agency proceedings
Experience conducting and overseeing workplace investigations
Strong drafting and negotiation skills across a variety of employment-related agreements
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide clear, actionable guidance in a dynamic environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization
Preferred
Experience in the technology, financial services, or SaaS industry
Familiarity with employment law considerations in international jurisdictions (UK, India, EU, Hong Kong)
Experience supporting M&A transactions from an employment law perspective
Background advising on equity compensation and executive employment arrangements
Boise, ID: $100,000 – $140,000
Washington, DC: $120,000 – $168,000
This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits. Clearwater Analytics is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
