Senior Counsel, Employment

Veeam Software

. Advise People & Culture and business leaders on hiring, performance management, leaves, accommodations, terminations, and reductions in force .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $196,000 - $364,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in U.S. federal and multi-state employment law, providing strategic legal counsel on hiring, performance management, and compliance. Proven ability to manage employment litigation and partner with business leaders in a global environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JD (Or Equivalent) And Active Membership In Good Standing8+ Years Of Relevant Experience In Employment LawExperience Managing Employment Litigation And ArbitrationsSubstantive Experience Advising On U.S. Federal And Multi-State Employment LawExcellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Employment Law CounselingLitigation ManagementEmployment Legislation MonitoringWorkforce Integration SupportSeparation AgreementsPay Equity ComplianceEmployee Relations GuidanceWorker ClassificationM&A Due DiligenceRestrictive Covenants

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAdvisory SkillsInterpersonal SkillsStrategic ThinkingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

JD (Or Equivalent)Active Membership In U.S. State Bar

Industry Keywords

Employment Law ComplianceEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementCompensation And BenefitsInternational Employment MattersEmployee Representative BodiesImmigration-Related MattersArbitrationsAgency ChargesSeverance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise People & Culture and business leaders on hiring, performance management, leaves, accommodations, terminations, and reductions in force
Advise on federal, state, and international employment-law compliance
Provide day-to-day guidance on employee relations and sensitive personnel matters
Advise on worker classification across multiple jurisdictions
Support expansion into new jurisdictions, works councils, employee representative bodies, and immigration-related matters
Partner on compensation, equity, benefits, pay equity, and pay transparency compliance
Monitor employment legislation and develop readiness plans and policy updates
Manage employment litigation, arbitrations, administrative charges, strategy, budgets, and outside counsel
Advise on separation agreements, severance, and settlements
Provide employment-law due diligence and workforce integration support for M&A transactions
Advise on restrictive covenants, confidentiality agreements, and employee IP assignments

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD (or equivalent) and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
8+ years of relevant experience, including significant employment law counseling and litigation management experience
Substantive experience advising on U.S. federal and multi-state employment law and international employment matters
Experience managing employment litigation, arbitrations, and agency charges
Experience partnering directly with People & Culture and business leaders in a fast-paced, global environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing outside counsel relationships and budgets

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited paid time off
12 paid holidays, including 4 global VeeaMe Days for self-care
24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares
Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents, 16 weeks for birthing parents
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day
Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via the Employee Assistance Program
401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven
AirVet 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost
Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options
Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting
On-demand learning libraries, mentoring, workshops, and learning events