Senior Counsel Job New York New York USA,HR/Recruitment

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The world is moving faster than ever, and yet, it will never move this slowly again. We are at the forefront of an incredible technological revolution but, at its core, it is fueled by incredible people. People like you.

1,000
Global Employees

11k
Happy Customers

16
International Offices

We’re Looking for the Best and Brightest

We are the world’s leading data intelligence platform that reliably accelerates massive datasets for actionable real‑time insights. Join our team to help the best and brightest minds tackle the world’s biggest challenges in business, science, medicine, academia and government.

Do What Can’t be Done

For the past 20 years, our team has kept us at the forefront of storage technology and has provided the foundation for enabling researchers to push the limits of “what can be done.”
These innovations take research and discovery to the next level, enabling them to discover cures to disease, observe global warming patterns, model innovative automotive and aerospace designs, discover new sources of energy, make communities safer, and accelerate business results across a wide variety of industries.

DDN Helps Build Your Future, Too

At DDN, we understand our customers’ diverse needs. Whether you’re a data scientist, IT professional, executive, or researcher, our solutions empower you with cutting‑edge technology and unparalleled support.

Highly Competitive Vacation Plans
Paid Holidays
Bonus Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Paid Leave Programs
Anniversary and Recognition Awards

Senior Employment Counsel Location

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On‑site

Department G&A Legal Legal

Estimated base salary $200K – $250K Offers Equity Offers Bonus

The Role

DDN is hiring a Senior Employment Counsel to serve as the company's primary in‑house expert on employment law across the jurisdictions where DDN operates. This is a hands‑on, high‑judgment role for an experienced employment lawyer who is equally comfortable advising on U.S. employment matters as they are navigating employment law in the international jurisdictions where DDN does business. You'll be the day‑to‑day legal partner to the People team and business leaders on the full employee lifecycle, and the escalation point when employment matters carry real risk.

You'll report into DDN's CLO and work closely with People/HR, Finance, and regional business leaders to keep DDN's employment practices compliant, consistent, and well‑documented as the company continues to grow internationally.

What You'll Do

Serve as lead legal advisor to the People team and business leaders on the full range of employment matters, including recruiting and hiring, performance management, leaves of absence and accommodations, terminations, and restrictive covenants, across the U.S. and DDN's international jurisdictions.

Advise on cross‑border employment issues, including local labor law compliance, employee representative requirements, global mobility, and international assignments across DDN's international offices.

Lead and manage employment‑related disputes, agency charges, attorney demand letters, litigation, and regulatory inquiries, and direct outside counsel across multiple countries and legal systems.

Draft, review, and localize employment policies, employee handbooks, offer letters, separation agreements, and template employment agreements for multiple jurisdictions.

Partner with People/HR on employee separations globally, ensuring a consistent, well‑documented, and locally compliant process.

Lead or support internal investigations into employee complaints and workplace conduct…