Employment Counsel

Tanium

Employment Counsel providing legal guidance on employment issues in a technology company. Responsible for compliance, investigations, and policy adherence across multiple locations.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeAddison • California, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $191,000 - $293,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of U.S. employment law, including compliance with federal and state regulations, and possesses strong skills in managing workplace investigations and drafting employment-related documents. Capable of providing strategic legal advice and training to stakeholders while ensuring adherence to federal contractor compliance obligations.

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U.S. Employment Law ExpertiseWorkplace Investigations ManagementEmployment Document DraftingFederal Contractor ComplianceJD from Accredited Institution

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Hard Skills

Employment LawWorkplace InvestigationsDocument DraftingCompliance EvaluationPolicy DevelopmentLegal ResearchNegotiationTraining DeliveryLitigation ManagementRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Strategic AdvisingCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. State Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

FLSAADAFMLATitle VIIOFCCPAAPVEVRAASection 503Employee ClassificationSeparation Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic advice and counsel to the People team and business stakeholders on a broad range of U.S. employment issues, including recruiting and hiring, onboarding, performance management, disciplinary actions, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, compensation and benefits, pay transparency, contingent workers, employee classification, reorganizations, redundancies, non-competition and non-solicitation, and separations and terminations
Oversee internal workplace investigations, including matters involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower complaints, and policy violations
Investigate and respond to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints, audits, and other employment-related inquiries
Manage pre-litigation and litigation matters with the assistance of outside counsel as needed
Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related documents and templates, including offer letters, employment agreements, contingent worker agreements, separation and severance agreements, and release agreements
Develop, review, and update employment policies, standards, and HR guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Support Tanium’s federal contractor compliance obligations, including OFCCP compliance evaluations and AAP preparation and maintenance under VEVRAA and Section 503
Advise on legal issues arising from the use of AI tools in recruiting and employment practices
Design and deliver employment related training to the People team, employees and managers
Monitor federal, state, and local employment law developments and proactively communicate changes and their business implications to the People team, leadership, and relevant stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years of relevant employment law experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department
JD from an accredited institution
Active and in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
Strong working knowledge of U.S. federal and state employment laws, including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, and state equivalents
Experience conducting or managing workplace investigations
Familiarity with federal contractor compliance obligations, including OFCCP audits, AAP preparation, and VEVRAA and Section 503 requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision plan
family planning benefits
health savings account
flexible spending account
transportation savings account
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
life, accident and disability coverage
business travel accident insurance
employee assistance programs
disability insurance
other well-being benefits