Director, Employment & Litigation Counsel

Five9

San Ramon, California, United States
Base: $124,800 - $388,800 usd; bonus/equity: annua...
Hybrid (3 days in-office for local candidates, fully remote for those outside a 50-mile radius of san ramon)
Global employment laws
Litigation management
Risk assessment and mitigation
Five9 is seeking a strategic Director of Employment and Litigation Counsel to provide expert legal advice on global employment matters, manage litigation, and mitigate risks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in employment law and litigation management, along with strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

Job Summary

  • Partner with the People team as lead advisor on global employment and risk-related matters, and manage Five9’s litigation and disputes.
  • Provide expert legal advice and representation in various global employment matters, focusing on protecting the company, employee rights, and ensuring compliance.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to devise and implement creative solutions to risk-related matters, while also providing training and consultation on best practices.

Matching Summary

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Five9 is seeking a strategic Director of Employment and Litigation Counsel to provide expert legal advice on global employment matters, manage litigation, and mitigate risks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in employment law and litigation management, along with strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Salary

Base: $124,800 - $388,800 USD; Bonus/Equity: annual performance bonus, stock, or other applicable incentive compensation plans; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, mental health support, ESPP, PTO, holidays, volunteer hours, parental leave.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • global employment laws
  • litigation management
  • risk assessment and mitigation
  • employee relations
  • legal research and document preparation

Nice-to-have

  • strategic thinking
  • high EQ, low ego
  • trusted advisor
  • commercial practicality
  • build and scale teams

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree
  • admitted to practice law
  • 5+ years working experience
  • strong understanding of employment law
  • deep experience in litigation

Work Rights

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