Hybrid Director, Employment – Litigation Counsel

at Five9

• Job title: Director, Employment – Litigation Counsel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $124,800 - $388,800 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Tech skills: React
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Director, Employment & Litigation Counsel managing global employment law and litigation at Five9. Advising on compliance and mitigating risks for diverse teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on global employment laws and regulations, and partner closely with the People team on employment matters throughout the employee lifecycle, including hiring and terminations, talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance trainings, policy and handbook management, accommodations and benefits.
• Represent the company in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Manage a diverse caseload involving employment disputes.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents such as briefs, memos, and pleadings.
• Stay updated on changes in global employment law and industry trends.
• Provide training and consultation to the business on best practices in employment matters.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies in collaboration with external and internal legal counsel, as well as business stakeholders.
• Manage investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation, arbitration and disputes from commencement through resolution, providing appropriate updates to cross-functional partners and leadership regarding risk, financial impact, and opportunities to resolve.
• Prepare and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Evaluate and mitigate legal risks associated with current and potential litigation, including coordination with risk management/insurance.
• Advise the sales, services and operational teams regarding customer escalations and customer disputes.
• Respond timely to requests for information and subpoenas from regulators and others, and assist the company in developing strong procedures for compliance with these requests.
• Monitor trends and legal developments, particularly those that impact the financial services and technology industries, analyze the implications for the company, and ensure the company is well-positioned to respond and react accordingly.
• Provide proactive legal advice to senior management on litigation and compliance-related issues.
• Keep abreast of legal developments and industry trends to anticipate potential legal challenges and opportunities.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
• 5+ years working experience in law firms and/or in-house, with a preference for in-house experience.
• Strong understanding of employment law, including whistleblower-related issues and class actions.
• Deep experience in litigation, arbitration, and/or regulatory enforcement actions, including responsibility for independently managing complex disputes with employees, customers, regulators, third parties, or others from commencement to resolution.
• Experience managing outside counsel.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage, beginning on the first day of employment.
• Five9 covers 100% of the employee portion of the health, dental and vision coverage and shares a high portion of the dependent cost.
• Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Basic Life Insurance.
• 401k saving plan with employer matching.
• Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
• Generous employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave.