Vice President, Legal - Labor & Compliance

CyrusOne•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Vice President, Legal – Labor & Compliance (“LC Counsel”) will lead CyrusOne’s employment law function and serve as the primary legal advisor on workplace issues across the company. This role is responsible for providing strategic guidance and practical support on complex employee relations, workplace investigations, employment litigation, and compliance with labor and employment laws globally as applicable. The role is also responsible for ethics hotline management, anti-corruption policy enforcement, and fostering a culture of integrity and ethical decision-making. The LC Counsel will be a trusted advisor to the Chief People Officer and the Human Resources leadership team, and will work closely with the EVP, General Counsel, and other senior leadership, to balance legal risk with business objectives and to support organizational growth.

Requirements

10 or more years of employment law experience, including at least 3 years in a senior in-house counsel or law firm partner role
Expertise in complex employee relations, workplace investigations, and litigation strategy
Proven experience advising executives and managing sensitive workplace issues
Strong strategic and business acumen with the ability to balance risk and opportunity
Excellent communication and influencing skills with executives and employees at all levels
High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment
Leadership presence with the ability to mentor and develop others
Commitment to CyrusOne’s CARE values: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, & Excellence
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school
Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, with preference for Texas

Nice To Haves

Background in technology, real estate, or data center industries preferred
International experience preferred

Responsibilities

Employment Law and Employee Relations Provide legal counsel on employee relations matters, including performance, discipline, separations, and accommodations
Oversee and guide workplace investigations to ensure consistent, fair, and compliant outcomes
Partner with HR leadership to design and maintain compliant policies, handbooks, and training, reflecting the challenges inherent in applying global rules in certain jurisdictions and translating across unique cultures
Monitor developments in employment law at federal, state, and international levels to inform executive decision-making and ensure proactive compliance
Manage employment litigation and pre-litigation matters, including oversight of outside counsel to ensure quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness
Risk Management and Compliance Drive continuous improvement of global compliance program
Oversee the Company’s ethics line, including intake, triage, investigation coordination, and resolution tracking
Collaborate with Legal, HR, and Risk teams on sensitive workplace matters, regulatory inquiries, and enforcement of ethics code and anti-corruption policies
Compensation Lead the legal support for the Company’s various compensation programs, including bonus plans, commission plans, and equity compensation programs
Partner with HR leadership to design compensation strategies compliant with global pay laws, including wage and hour, sales incentive, and pay transparency regulations
Strategic Leadership Advise the Chief People Officer, EVP GC, and other executives on employment law risk and workforce strategy, including communications support on change initiatives and major organizational updates
Align workforce strategy with business and people objectives
Translate legal requirements into actionable solutions that support business objectives and align local execution with global strategy
Represent CyrusOne with regulators and external stakeholders as needed
Mentor and develop HR and Legal team members to enhance employment law capability