The Legal Affairs team is responsible for all of HP’s legal matters, including government relations, brand security, intellectual property, ethics and compliance and legal counsel representation in every region.  We are a mix of attorneys and non-attorneys.  We value teamwork, engagement, honesty, forward thinking and open communication.  We are proud of the culture we have created.   By bringing together varied perspectives, we challenge each other and development new and creative solutions.  We want to find, grow and keep the very best employees in industry by valuing differences, offering amazing careers and having fun. 

Associate General Counsel, Employment 

In the dynamic and complex world of employment and labor law, HP is looking for a Senior Employment Attorney to provide legal oversight and strategic thought leadership regarding Labor and Employment for HP’s approximately 55,000 employees spanning 170 countries.   This is a great opportunity to join an energetic and collegial legal team and to be a strategic partner to senior leaders, shaping important legal and policy issues for the company. 

This attorney will: 

Be a self-starting, scalable leader, able to build strong relationships and earn the confidence of HR, the business functions and within Legal Affairs 

Act as strategic partner for HR organization and senior leaders (including the Chief Human Resources Officer), providing solution-oriented, practical advice on global employment and benefits -related matters that holistically balances legal risk with the advancement of company objectives 

Partner with the business on highly impactful strategic global issues, such as diversity and inclusion, preventing sexual harassment, and pay equity 

Advise and analyze risk on an array of employment law matters, including hiring, discipline, termination, accommodation, leave, and wage and hour compliance 

Develop and deliver training on employment and labor issues on a variety of topics, proactively and in response to specific legal needs and inquiries. 

Proactively advise on company policies and practices including, among other things, recruiting,  global employment agreements, and global sales compensation plans 

Manage and respond to agency charges and attorney demand letters as necessary 

Support M&A due diligence and integration for HR in global acquisitions 

Oversee and support internal investigations of employee misconduct 

Oversee outside counsel on significant employment matters 

Coordinate with the in-house and outside litigation teams on employment-related litigation 

Manage a team  

Qualifications 

JD from an accredited University, with excellent academics 

Meets local legal license requirements 

12+ years legal experience at a law firm or in-house (ideally both) 

Extensive national and international experience leading multiple, highly-complex, strategic, specialty law projects, issues, and transactions 

Knowledge and Skills 

Deep expertise in US and international employment laws, including experience with workers’ councils and labor unions 

Strategic and creative thinking, in close partnership with HR and business leaders 

Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills  

Excellent leadership and team building skills 

Flexible and able to handle, prioritize, and follow through on numerous projects simultaneously 

Excellent presentation, networking, and influence skills 

Experience supporting senior executives  

Builds trust and collaboration within formal and ad hoc teams 

Thrives in change 

Demonstrates a growth mindset