Director, Global Employment Law and Compliance

Job Description

The Director, Global Employment Law and Compliance is responsible for providing advice and guidance on a wide variety of global employment, labor, and human resources issues, and regulatory compliance issues that arise from the day-to-day operations of a growing, global, technology company. This position will also be responsible for managing employment-related disputes and litigation, if any, worldwide. The attorney will work closely with management and will supervise outside counsel. While this position calls for a substantial amount of independence, the successful candidate will operate as part of a close-knit team of supportive, open, friendly lawyers, paralegals, and other professionals.

• Provide timely guidance to the Company, senior executives, and Human Resources professionals on employment, human resources, and labor matters, including all policies and procedures.
• Oversee labor and employment litigation, including developing relationships and managing costs to ensure effective use of resources.
• Oversee the internal and external investigations of complaints concerning violations of Company policies, laws, and regulations.
• Assists in the management of outside counsel handling employment matters and participate in fact investigation, discovery, motions, mediations, settlement and trial where appropriate.
• Provide training to the company’s Human Resources team, business leaders and employees on an ongoing basis.
• Proactively advise senior management on employment compliance to accomplish business objectives without undue risk.
• Keep the company’s senior management informed of significant labor and employment decisions, legislation, and regulatory rulings that may affect the company’s business or policies.
• Manage the Company's global compliance program, including the Company's ethics hotline, Code of Conduct, and Code of Conduct training.
• Provide timely guidance to the Company on all Code of Conduct issues, including FCPA compliance, anti-corruption issues, conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment, trade compliance, and antitrust/competition issues.
• Manage the Company's third-party due diligence program and escalations relating thereto.
• Oversee all compliance investigations including fraud and anti-bribery/anti-corruption investigations conducted by Internal Audit team.
• Provide training to employees and managers on regulatory compliance issues.
• Prepare top-down executive ethics communications and ethics awareness materials.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Company's business, people, markets, brands, facilities, customers, and competitors to identify trends, anticipate issues, provide business-oriented solutions, and formulate appropriate long-term strategies.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will hold a law degree from a top-tier school and be licensed in good standing to practice law in California.
• At least 6 years of legal experience focused on a combination of labor and employment matters and regulatory compliance issues, including at least 2 to 3 years of in-house experience.
• Experience handling international employment matters including in Canada, Latin America, APAC, and EMEA regions.
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively, efficiently, and cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior organization and project management skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong self-awareness, and honed diplomacy skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills, with an ability to listen actively and to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization.
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact at the executive level with persuasiveness and confidence.
• Strong business acumen.
• An action-oriented individual who proactively partners with business leaders to collaborate and resolve challenges.

Additional Information

At FireEye we are committed to our #OneTeam approach combining diversity, collaboration, and excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be sent directly to [emailprotected]