Senior Counsel, Employment

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Provide guidance to People & Culture and business leaders on hiring practices, performance management, leave policies, accommodations, terminations, and workforce reductions.

• Offer counsel on compliance with federal, state, and international employment laws.

• Deliver daily support for employee relations and sensitive personnel issues.

• Advise on worker classification across various jurisdictions.

• Assist with expansion into new jurisdictions, works councils, employee representative bodies, and immigration-related topics.

• Collaborate on compensation, equity, benefits, pay equity, and compliance with pay transparency regulations.

• Monitor changes in employment legislation and formulate readiness plans along with policy updates.

• Oversee employment litigation, arbitrations, administrative charges, strategies, budgets, and coordinate with external legal counsel.

• Counsel on separation agreements, severance packages, and settlements.

• Provide employment law due diligence and support for workforce integration during mergers and acquisitions.

• Advise on restrictive covenants, confidentiality agreements, and employee intellectual property assignments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree with active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.

• 8+ years of pertinent experience, including substantial employment law counseling and litigation management.

• Extensive experience in advising on U.S. federal and multi-state employment laws as well as international employment issues.

• Proven experience in managing employment litigation, arbitrations, and agency charges.

• Experience collaborating directly with People & Culture and business leaders in a dynamic, global setting.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Experience in managing relationships and budgets with external legal counsel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off.

• 12 paid holidays, including 4 global VeeaMe Days dedicated to self-care.

• 24 paid volunteer hours each year through Veeam Cares.

• Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents and 16 weeks for birthing parents.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage commencing on your first day.

• Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools available through the Employee Assistance Program.

• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions from the company.

• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy assistance through Maven.

• AirVet 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost.

• Access to legal services, identity protection, and options for supplemental health insurance.

• Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.

• On-demand learning libraries, mentoring, workshops, and various learning events.