The Role
The Global Employment Counsel provides strategic legal guidance on employment matters globally, ensures compliance, manages risk, and supports growth while collaborating closely with HR and business leaders.
Summary Generated by Built In
Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme.
Inclusion is one of our core values and in our DNA. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces our differences and creates an atmosphere where all our employees thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them.
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We are seeking an experienced Global Employment Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance on employment matters across multiple jurisdictions. This role partners closely with HR and business leaders to ensure compliance, manage risk, and support global growth.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide analysis and counsel on global labor and employment issues, including recruitment, hiring, discipline, reorganizations, terminations, training, policies, handbooks, compensation, and benefits.
· Advise on employment disputes and regulatory complaints (EEOC, NLRB, MCAD, etc.), Works Councils and CBAs, and manage outside counsel for some litigation matters.
· Draft, negotiate, and review employment-related documents, including senior executive agreements, benefits plans (ERISA, COBRA, 409A), change-in-control agreements, offer letters, and separation agreements.
· Develop and update employment agreements, separation agreements, policies, and handbooks to ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international regulations (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, GDPR, etc.).
· Prepare and deliver training for HR and business partners on employment law and best practices.
· Lead legal compliance initiatives, including policies, processes, and training for the global workforce.
· Support M&A due diligence and integration, providing employment-related risk assessments and guidance.
· Monitor and analyze changes in employment laws globally; proactively advise management and recommend actionable guidance.
· Collaborate with HR and leadership to align legal strategies with business objectives and foster a strong compliance culture.
· Serve as a legal representative on committees and special projects as requested.
· Provide backup support for general corporate legal issues as needed.
Qualifications
· Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; Bachelor’s degree required.
· Licensure: Active membership in any U.S. State Bar.
Experience:
· Minimum 10+ years of US and international employment law experience.
· Prior experience in both law firm and corporate settings preferred.
Knowledge & Skills:
· Strong understanding of US and international labor and employment statutes and global compliance frameworks.
· Expertise in drafting and negotiating employment-related agreements and policies.
· Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
· Other: Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and manage complex, cross-border issues.
Preferred Skills
· Experience with M&A employment matters.
· Familiarity with data privacy laws.
· Ability to provide practical, business-oriented advice.
Salary based on region, qualifications and experience 170,000 to 190,000 plus 25% bonus
Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to advance. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme's website or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Come Advance with us! In keeping with our values, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on “protected categories,” Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks.
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The Company
What We Do
Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) is a leader in cloud networking focused on delivering services that connect devices, applications, and people in new ways. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme's website or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
