Legal Director of Employment and Product Compliance

Legal Director of Employment and Product Compliance

Job Description:

Harness is a rapidly growing company that is transforming the software delivery landscape. Our goal is to empower the vast community of software developers worldwide, enabling them to deliver code to users in a manner that is reliable, efficient, secure, and swift. By enhancing the pace of innovation for our customers while simultaneously improving the developer experience, we offer comprehensive solutions tailored for every phase of the software delivery lifecycle. Our Harness Software Delivery Platform encompasses various modules, including Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Cost Management, Feature Flags, Service Reliability Management, Security Testing Orchestration, Chaos Engineering, and Software Engineering Insights, and it continues to expand at an unprecedented speed. Our leadership, under the guidance of technologist and entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal, who founded AppDynamics and successfully sold it to Cisco, is dedicated to this mission.

IT Languages:

• English
• German
• French

As the Legal Director of Employment and Product Compliance, you will be instrumental in guiding the organization through various legal landscapes, ensuring compliance while balancing business objectives.:

Provide strategic legal counsel on diverse issues, aligning business objectives with legal compliance requirements and risks.;; Advise teams and executives on domestic and international employment law matters, covering recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and more.;; Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures, particularly concerning data retention and legal holds.;; Identify emerging employee relations challenges and propose proactive risk mitigation strategies.;; Draft and revise legal documents, including employment handbooks, offer letters, and consulting agreements across an international framework.;; Oversee employment litigation management, including handling demand letters and supervising discovery processes.;; Guide leadership on legal aspects of product offerings and develop compliance programs across various jurisdictions.;; Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance cybersecurity and privacy compliance frameworks.;; Monitor global regulatory developments and their implications for Harness product offerings.;; Create resources and tools to scale the legal function effectively.;; Conduct training sessions to promote understanding of employment and product compliance issues.

Spoken Languages:

• English

Skillset:

• Employment law
• Compliance management
• Litigation management
• Data privacy
• Cybersecurity compliance
• AI compliance

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
• Team-oriented mindset

Qualifications:

• JD degree or equivalent
• Admitted to practice law
• 7 plus years of relevant legal experience, preferably in an international law firm and in-house

Years of Experience:

7

Location:

United Kingdom

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• Flexible Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Monthly reimbursement for internet
• Regular team-building events

Working Conditions:

Full Time

Employment Type:

Permanent Contract

Company Culture:

• We foster a collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous learning. Our team thrives on humor, embraces challenges without drama, and is passionate about achieving results efficiently.

Opportunities For Advancement:

• Leadership roles within the legal department, Opportunities for professional development and training, Involvement in high-impact projects

Visa Sponsorship:

Available