Employment Lawyer

NetApp; Morrisville (NC); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 293,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement/Pension Plans

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Performance-Based Incentives

Job summary

NetApp is seeking an accomplished global employment law attorney with 12+ years in employment law and in-house experience within the technology sector. The role focuses on advising multinational organizations across multiple jurisdictions and aligning global policies with business objectives.

The ideal candidate will support strategy, regulatory compliance, and due diligence for M&A and other corporate transactions while collaborating with HR and leadership across regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of professional legal experience focused on employment law with demonstrable in-house counsel experience in the technology industry.
• Authorized to practice law in location of role.
• Deep understanding of global employment law frameworks and cross-border compliance issues.
• Experience supporting multinational corporations and working with diverse teams across countries.
• Excellent issues spotting, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with international legal teams across all time zones.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal counseling on global employment law matters, including hiring, termination, workplace policies, investigations, leaves of absence, contingent labor, and commissions.
• Manage and resolve complex employment disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and government agency investigations.
• Draft/review employment contracts, separation agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other employment-related documents.
• Partner with HR, business leaders, and other stakeholders to develop and implement employment-related strategies, policies, and programs at the regional and global level.
• Monitor and interpret emerging legal trends and regulatory changes affecting the technology industry and global workforce.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions by assessing employment law risks and conducting due diligence.
• Collaborate with external counsel and oversee legal budgets and resources as necessary.

Skills

Employment law

In-house counsel experience

Cross-border compliance

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bar admission in role location

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an accomplishedglobalemploymentlawattorney with at least 12 years of experience in employment law, including substantialglobal internationalin-house counsel exposure within the technology sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of advisingmultinational organizations on complex employment matters, ensuring compliance across multiplejurisdictions (Europe and Asia preferred), and supporting fast-paced business operations with strategic legal guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal counseling on global employment law matters, including hiring, termination, workplace policies, investigations, leaves of absence, contingent labor, and commissions.
• Manage and resolve complex employment disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and government agency investigations.
• Draft/reviewemployment contracts, separation agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other employment-related documents.
• Partner with HR, business leaders, and other stakeholders to develop and implement employment-related strategies, policies, and programs at the regional and global level.
• Monitor and interpret emerging legal trends and regulatory changes affecting the technology industry and global workforce.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions by assessing employment law risks and conducting due diligence.
• Collaborate with external counsel and oversee legal budgets and resources as necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of professional legal experience focused on employment law, with demonstrable in-house counsel experience in the technology industry.
• Authorized to practice law in location of role.
• Deep understanding of global employment law frameworks and cross-border compliance issues.
• Experience providing legal support to multinational corporations and working with diverse teams across different countries.
• Excellent issues spotting, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with international legal teams across all time zones.

Compensation

The target salary range for this position is 196,350 - 292,600 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process. At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why You'll Thrive at NetApp

At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure. NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.

AI Disclosure

For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.