Senior Global Employment Counsel

Vanta

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About The Position

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. As Vanta’s Senior Global Employment Counsel, you’ll work closely with our People team as we continue to grow our ranks in the U.S. and internationally. Given Vanta’s pace of growth, there will be ample opportunity for career development and growth in this role. The Senior Global Employment Counsel will be responsible for all employment related legal issues. Reporting to the General Counsel, your responsibilities will include ownership of all aspects of Vanta’s employee lifecycle globally. The ideal candidate will have experience in both in house and supporting a growing global company through hypergrowth.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience handling primarily employment law matters ideally gained from both top or mid-tier law firms and in-house.
• Ability to manage, organize, and complete multiple tasks and priorities and work effectively across organizational and functional lines.
• Possess strong business and financial acumen, with a keen understanding of a company's operations.
• Exemplary client management skills, instilling confidence and building trust with team members across all organizational levels.
• Display outstanding judgment, flexibility, and analytical ability to proactively identify, prioritize, and resolve issues.
• Showcase creativity and resourcefulness in driving positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Draft and handle US and international employment offer letters and agreements.
• Work with outside employment counsel in the US, Australia, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom and other countries as Vanta expands its global footprint.
• Counsel the People team and management on day to day employment matters, such as wage/hour laws, civil rights and labor laws, and medical leave/disability accommodations.
• Develop and implement employment handbooks, policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Support the Recruiting team with immigration matters as needed.
• Support the Legal team with other projects as needed, such as employment-related due diligence for mergers/acquisitions.
• Counsel on and support compliance with US and international regulations related to employment, data privacy and security, licensing, tax, and other related areas.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive compensation
• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage
• 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents
• Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends
• Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours and location
• Open PTO policy
• 11 paid holidays in the US
• Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, and Sydney

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees