Senior Counsel (Americas Employment)

Veeam Software, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with matching

Mental health support

Legal services

Training & mentoring

Job summary

Veeam seeks an experienced labor and employment attorney to partner with People & Culture and leadership across the Americas. You will advise on hiring, performance, leaves, terminations, and wage-and-hour concerns, while managing disputes and regulatory matters globally.

You will influence policy, drive compliance with multi-jurisdictional requirements, and support immigration, compensation, equity, and benefits programs in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in U.S. federal and state employment law.
• Experience advising on hiring, performance, leaves, terminations, and reductions in force.
• Ability to translate complex law into practical guidance for leadership.
• Experience working with multijurisdictional employment matters and immigration matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise People & Culture and leadership on global employment matters and disputes.
• Manage employment litigation, arbitrations, and agency charges with外outside counsel.
• Draft and update scalable employment policies and processes.
• Provide day-to-day guidance on employee relations and risk communication.
• Support M&A employment due diligence and workforce integration.

Skills

Employment law counseling

Litigation management

Policy drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

JD and bar admission

Job description

• This role advises People & Culture and business leaders on the full range of global employment matters, manages employment-related disputes and investigations, and helps build scalable policies and processes to support Veeam’s growth
• In partnership with People & Culture, Global Information Security, Finance, and business leaders across multiple jurisdictions, the successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to translate complex employment law requirements into practical, business-enabling guidance
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to People & Culture and business leaders on hiring, performance management, leaves of absence, accommodations, terminations, and reductions in force
• Advise on compliance with federal, state, and international employment laws, including wage and hour, leave, anti-discrimination, and workplace safety requirements
• Provide pragmatic, day-to-day guidance on employee relations issues and sensitive personnel matters, communicating legal risk with a full understanding of business needs
• Advise on classification of workers, including exempt/non-exempt status and employee/independent contractor determinations, across multiple jurisdictions
• Support expansion into new jurisdictions, including advising on local employment requirements, works councils, and other employee representative bodies, and support immigration-related matters in partnership with outside immigration counsel, including visa sponsorship and cross-border employment issues
• Partner with People & Culture on compensation, equity, and benefits programs to ensure legal compliance, including pay equity and pay transparency requirements, while monitoring emerging employment legislation and regulatory developments and translating them into practical readiness plans and policy updates
• Manage employment litigation, arbitrations, and administrative charges (e.g., EEOC, state agencies), including strategy, budget, and outside counsel relationships
• Advise on separation agreements, severance arrangements, and settlement negotiations, and partner with People & Culture on execution
• Provide employment law due diligence and support for M&A transactions, including workforce integration, harmonization of terms, and transition planning
• Advise on restrictive covenants, confidentiality agreements, and employee IP assignment provisions in partnership with the IP and Product Legal teams, and manage outside counsel relationships and budgets for employment litigation and specialized advice across jurisdictions

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off, plus 3 global VeeaMe Days for self-care
• Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents, 16 weeks for birthing parents
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven, plus paid volunteer time
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions up to annual limits
• Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via SupportLinc EAP
• AirVet: 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost
• Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options
• Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting
• Professional training and education, including courses and workshops, internal meetups, and unlimited access to our online learning platforms (LinkedIn Learning, Athena, O’Reilly) and mentoring through our MentorLab program

We’re looking for an experienced, strategic labor and employment attorney to support Veeam’s growing team in the U.S. and throughout the Americas regionSubstantive experience advising on U.S. federal and multi-state employment law and experience with international employment mattersExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear policies and present concise, practical guidance to leadership8+ years of relevant experience, including significant employment law counseling and litigation management experience, ideally within a technology/software company; combination of law firm and in-house experience preferredExperience managing employment litigation, arbitrations, and agency chargesExperience managing outside counsel relationships and budgetsJD (or equivalent) and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state barExperience partnering directly with People & Culture and business leaders in a fast-paced, global environmentExperience advising on compensation, equity, benefits, pay equity, and pay transparency programsExperience supporting global employment law matters across multiple jurisdictions in the AmericasExperience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including employment due diligence and workforce integrationExperience supporting immigration, visa sponsorship, and cross-border employment mattersExperience partnering with Information Security, Finance, and other cross-functional stakeholders on employment-related initiatives