Vanta is looking for a Senior Global Employment Counsel to be responsible for all employment-related legal issues. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will own all aspects of Vanta's employee lifecycle globally and support the company's hypergrowth. Vanta's mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust, believing security should be monitored and verified continuously.

What You'll Do

Draft and handle US and international employment offer letters and agreements.
Work with outside employment counsel in the US, Australia, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom and other countries.
Counsel the People team and management on day-to-day employment matters, including wage/hour laws, civil rights and labor laws, and medical leave/disability accommodations.
Develop and implement employment handbooks, policies, procedures, and training programs.
Support the Recruiting team with immigration matters as needed.
Support the Legal team with other projects, such as employment-related due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
Counsel on and support compliance with US and international regulations related to employment, data privacy and security, licensing, tax, and other related areas.

What We're Looking For

7+ years of experience handling primarily employment law matters.
Experience gained from both top or mid-tier law firms and in-house.
Ability to manage, organize, and complete multiple tasks and priorities and work effectively across organizational and functional lines.
Possess strong business and financial acumen, with a keen understanding of a company's operations.
Exemplary client management skills, instilling confidence and building trust with team members across all organizational levels.
Display outstanding judgment, flexibility, and analytical ability to proactively identify, prioritize, and resolve issues.
Showcase creativity and resourcefulness in driving positive outcomes.

Team & Environment

You will work closely with the People team and report directly to the General Counsel.

Benefits & Compensation

Industry-competitive compensation.
100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage.
16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents.
Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends.
Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility.
401(k) matching.
Flexible work hours and location.
Open PTO policy.
11 paid holidays in the US.

Standard base pay ranges are set for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials.

Work Mode

This is a remote position open to candidates in San Francisco, New York City, London, Dublin, and Sydney.

At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.