8x8

Head of Global Employment Law & Litigation

US-Remote

Sponsorship not specified$208k-$346kDetected 7 days ago

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About the role

Head of Global Employment Law & Litigation The 8x8 Legal team advises on strategic and operational decisions that impact the company globally.
As Head of Global Employment Law & Litigation, you will be primarily responsible for global employment matters and litigation/dispute resolution.
You will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer.

Partner with People & Workplaces on works council and collective employee relations matters.
Create and revise global policies and procedures consistent with 8x8's values and compliant with applicable laws.
Support global employment projects, including jurisdiction-specific policy development, handbook review and approval, and code of conduct updates.
Lead all aspects of litigation and dispute resolution, including formulating strategy, managing discovery, preparing witnesses, drafting motions, and overseeing outside counsel through trial or resolution.
Manage employment claims, commercial disputes, and administrative proceedings (EEOC, state agencies, arbitrations).
Identify, retain, and manage outside counsel; ensure accurate budgets, cost discipline, and timely accruals.
Actively use and champion AI-powered legal tools (e.g., AI-assisted legal research, document review, contract analysis, and workflow automation) to increase efficiency and quality of legal work product.
Proven ability to operate effectively as a strategic business partner-delivering practical, solutions-oriented legal advice that aligns with company goals and priorities and ability to calibrate risk effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build deep, trust-based relationships with stakeholders across functions and geographies.

Deep expertise in U.S. employment law, with demonstrated experience advising on employment matters in at least the UK, EU or APAC.
Comfort with emerging legal technology is essential.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex organization-managing a substantial workload of time-sensitive matters while advancing longer-term strategic projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and promptly to both legal and non-legal audiences.

Prior in-house experience at a publicly traded, multinational technology company.
Experience managing or mentoring legal team members.
Employment-related M&A experience, particularly employment-related diligence, integration, and risk assessment.
Experience with eDiscovery platforms, matter management systems, and legal operations technology.
Familiarity with navigating employment law and employee data concerns in light of global data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA).
Experience advising on the employment law implications of AI deployment in the workplace (e.g., automated hiring tools, workforce monitoring, AI-driven performance management).
Experience with employment aspects of corporate transactions, including TUPE, WARN Act, and workforce integration.
The opportunity to work on an AI-forward legal team that is redefining how in-house legal teams operate.

A collaborative, high-trust culture that values innovation, intellectual curiosity, and continuous learning.
Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.
Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including discretionary merit increases, bonus and/or stock.

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