Senior Legal Counsel, Employment & Labor

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.

What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture.

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Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together!

As Global Senior Counsel Labor & Employment Attorney, you will provide strategic legal guidance on all aspects of labor and employment law, advising HR and business leaders on compliance, risk management, policy, investigations, litigation (discrimination, wage/hour, leave), terminations, and managing outside counsel, requiring deep expertise in laws like FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and NLRA, plus strong negotiation and problem-solving skills. This role reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer.

Your Impact 

• Legal Advisory: Provide proactive advice and guidance/coaching on complex issues like accommodations, leaves (FMLA, ADA), wage & hour, harassment, discrimination, and terminations.

• Litigation & Claims Management: Manage employment litigation, administrative charges (EEOC), and claims, often directing and managing outside counsel.

• Compliance: Ensure adherence to global, federal, state, and local employment laws (eg. Title VII, FLSA, ADEA, NLRA, OSHA).

• Risk Management: Partner with business leaders to identify and manage legal risks, supporting business goals.

• Document Review: Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, agreements, and communications, including managing administrative charge responses, responding to claims and demand letters. 

• Investigations: Oversee and guide internal investigations into employee relations matters, working collaboratively with the HR team.

• Policy & Training: In collaboration with the People team, develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and training programs to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with the ultimate goal of creating a positive employee relations environment.

Your Qualifications 

• At least 12 years of relevant employment legal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department or a combination.

• A United States-qualified lawyer with an accredited law degree and a   current license.

• Strong demonstration of strategic thinking: apply legal knowledge to complex business challenges, offering practical solutions with the ability to spot and analyze complex issues and devise practical strategies and solutions.

• Experience leading projects, managing teams, and mentoring junior staff.

• Has effectively advised diverse audiences, from executives to members of our People team, at all levels.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and time management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to handle high-volume work and complex legal details efficiently with outstanding drafting, negotiating, and training skills.

• ·Ability to develop a strong business acumen with a solid understanding of business unit operations to provide relevant counsel. 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day! 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 

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