Description:

Job Summary:
We are seeking an accomplishedglobalemploymentlawattorney with at least 12 years of experience in employment law, including substantialglobal internationalin-house counsel exposure within the technology sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven record ofadvisingmultinational organizations on complex employment matters, ensuring compliance across multiplejurisdictions(Europe and Asia preferred), and supporting fast-paced business operations with strategic legal guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide practical legal counseling on global employment law matters, including hiring, termination, workplace policies, investigations, leaves of absence, contingent labor, and commissions.  
Manage and resolve complex employment disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and government agency investigations.  
Draft/review employment contracts, separation agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other employment-related documents.  
Partner with HR, business leaders, and other stakeholders to develop and implement employment-related strategies, policies, and programs at the regional and global level.  
Monitor and interpret emerging legal trends and regulatory changes affecting the technology industry and global workforce.  
Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions by assessing employment law risks and conducting due diligence.  
Collaborate with external counsel and oversee legal budgets and resources as necessary.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 12 years of professional legal experience focused on employment law, with demonstrable in-house counsel experience in the technology industry.  
Deep understanding of global employment law frameworks and cross-border compliance issues.  
Authorized to practice law in Ireland.
Experience providing legal support to multinational corporations and working with diverse teams across different countries.  
Excellent issue spotting, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.  
Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.  
Strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities.  
Experience working with international legal teams across all time zones.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.