Vice President, Legal - Total Rewards and Employment

Hewlett Packard Co.; Spring (TX); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long term/short term disability

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a strategic Vice President, Legal to oversee Total Rewards and Employment. The role leads a global legal function for employment, compensation, benefits, and equity, advising senior leadership and shaping workforce strategy across 170+ countries.

You will partner with HR, Finance, and executive teams to ensure compliant, competitive programs, while mitigating risk and driving scalable solutions. JD required and bar membership in good standing.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited university.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 12+ years of combined law firm and in-house experience with leadership scope.
• Extensive advising on global employment law, executive compensation, benefits and equity programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead global legal function across employment, compensation, benefits, and equity.
• Advise senior leadership on workforce strategies and risk management.
• Partner with HR, Total Rewards, and Finance to align legal strategy with business goals.
• Manage external counsel and build high-performing teams.

Skills

Global employment law

Executive compensation

Benefits programs

Equity programs

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Education

JD (U.S.)

Job description

## Vice President, Legal - Total Rewards and EmploymentApplylocations: Spring, Texas, United States of Americatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 3166640Vice President, Legal - Total Rewards and Employment**Description -****Overview**HP’s Legal organization oversees all legal matters worldwide, including government relations, brand security, intellectual property, ethics and compliance, and regional legal support. Operating across a globally distributed workforce, the team brings together attorneys and non-attorneys in a highly collaborative environment grounded in integrity, inclusion, and forward-thinking problem solving. We are committed to fostering broad perspectives, driving innovation, and developing best-in-class talent in service of the business.**Role Summary**HP is seeking a Vice President, Legal - Total Rewards & Employment to lead legal oversight across the full spectrum of employment, compensation, benefits, and equity matters for approximately 50,000 employees in over 170 countries.This is a critical Legal leadership role that will shape and drive HP’s legal strategy in a highly complex and evolving regulatory environment while enabling the company’s talent and business objectives.The role partners closely with HR, Total Rewards, Finance, and executive leadership to drive consistent, compliant, and competitive workforce practices globally. This leader is accountable for identifying and mitigating legal, financial, and reputational risks while supporting scalable, forward-looking compensation and benefits strategies.**Key Responsibilities****Enterprise Leadership & Strategy*** Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, aligning legal strategy with business and talent priorities* Lead a global legal function spanning employment, labor, compensation, benefits, and equity* Set direction and governance for workforce-related legal risk across all regions**Compensation, Benefits & Equity Legal*** Lead legal strategy for executive compensation, incentive plans, and global equity programs* Advise on the structure and governance of benefits and total rewards programs, including retirement, health, and mobility* Ensure compliance with securities, tax, and employment regulations impacting compensation and equity programs* Guide pay equity, incentive design, and deferred compensation frameworks**Employment & Labor Advisory*** Provide legal guidance across the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, performance management, and separations* Navigate complex international labor frameworks, including works councils and union environments* Integrate compensation and benefits considerations into employment-related decisions**Risk Management & External Matters*** Anticipate and mitigate legal, financial, and reputational risks across workforce and rewards practices* Oversee government inquiries, claims, and disputes related to employment, pay practices, and benefits* Align with litigation strategy on employment and compensation-related matters**Business Partnership*** Partner with HR, Total Rewards, and Finance on workforce and compensation strategy* Support diligence and integration of employment and rewards programs associated with M&A activity* Partner with the Ethics and Compliance Office on sensitive internal reviews involving workplace conduct and compensation-related issues**Team & Operational Leadership*** Build and lead a high-performing global team* Manage external counsel and optimize delivery of legal services* Establish frameworks, guidance, and training to address evolving regulatory requirements**Qualifications*** JD from an accredited university with strong academic credentials* Active bar membership in good standing* 12+ years of combined law firm and in-house experience with significant leadership scope* Demonstrated experience advising on global employment law, executive compensation, benefits, and equity programs**Knowledge & Skills*** Deep expertise in global employment law and labor frameworks* Strong command of compensation, benefits, and equity legal structures, including regulatory and governance considerations* Demonstrated success navigating complexity and ambiguity in global environments* Executive presence with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving outcomes* Excellent business judgment with an enterprise risk lens* Ability to synthesize complex issues into clear, actionable guidance* Experience building alignment across Legal, HR, Finance, and business leaders* Track record of developing and leading high-performing teams* High degree of adaptability, resilience, and strategic thinkingThe pay range for this role is **$230,000** to **$330,000** USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. **Benefits:** HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:* Health insurance* Dental insurance* Vision insurance* Long term/short term disability insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible spending account* Life insurance* Generous time off policies, including;* 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure* 11 paid holidays* Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.