Employment Counsel

Your role at Dynatrace

Dynatrace is looking for an Employment Counsel, US to join its global Legal Team in a newly created role. Reporting into the VP, Legal ? Labor & Employment, you will partner closely with Dynatrace?s People & Culture team and People Leaders to assess existing policies, programs, processes and practices, identify gaps and inefficiencies, and drive innovative solutions to enhance the employee experience while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations across the NORAM region (including, the US, Canada, and Latin America). You will also partner with Legal and People Leaders to conduct internal employee-related investigations and support employment claims and litigation. Working closely with the VP, Legal, Labor & Employment, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing advice and strategic counsel to People & Culture (P&C) and business leaders across the company on a range of employment law issues spanning the employee lifecycle (including, recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, employee relations issues, terminations) across both existing and new NORAM markets. There may be opportunities to expand into other international markets over time and on an as-needed basis.
• Advising P&C and business leaders on employment matters across the NORAM region, including compensation, benefits, leaves of absence, accommodations, inclusion programs and other employment-related corporate initiatives.
• Evaluating and developing employment policies, programs, processes, and practices to execute priorities, and helping ensure compliance in the NORAM region.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of NORAM employment-related agreements, templates and other documents, including employment contracts, separation agreements, and performance management documentation.
• Assisting in developing and conducting training and education programs for employees, managers, and the P&C team.
• Responding to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints, whistleblowing, audits, and other employment-related inquiries, and support any related litigation, mediations and/or settlements of employment-related disputes.
• Coordinating with and managing outside counsel in NORAM on employment matters to convert outside counsel feedback into actionable internal advice and guidance.

This is a hybrid role out of our Boston, MA office (2 days per week).

What will help you succeed

Minimum Requirements:

• JD from an accredited school with strong academic credentials.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in employment/labor law and the ability to apply knowledge pragmatically. In-house experience preferred but not required.
• Collaborative, able to strategically plan, work cross-functionally, consensus build, multi-task, and be a team player.
• Strong organizational and communications skills and attention to detail.
• Hands-on experience partnering with and advising HR personnel and other key stakeholders at international organizations on a broad range of employment matters.
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and comfortable interacting with senior executives, and members of their teams.
• Proactive and able to identify and anticipate needs.

Why you will love being a Dynatracer

• A one-product software company creating real value for the largest enterprises and millions of end customers globally, striving for a world where software works perfectly.
• Working with the latest technologies and at the forefront of innovation in tech on scale; but also, in other areas like marketing, design, or research.
• A team that thinks outside the box, welcomes unconventional ideas, and pushes boundaries.
• An environment that fosters innovation, enables creative collaboration, and allows you to grow.
• A globally unique and tailor-made career development program recognizing your potential, promoting your strengths, and supporting you in achieving your career goals.
• A truly international mindset with Dynatracers from different countries & cultures all over the world, and English as the corporate language that connects us all
• A culture that is being shaped by the diverse personalities, expertise, and backgrounds of our global team.

Compensation and Rewards

DOE, salary $150K - $180K, plus Health, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, 401K, PTO. Total compensation may vary depending on candidate experience/education and location.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We offer competitive compensation, company-sponsored premium benefits, medical, dental, vacation/holidays, company matching 401(k) Plan, etc. Dynatrace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, creed, disability status, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If your disability makes it difficult for you to use this site, please contact careers@dynatrace.com. Dynatrace participates in E-Verify, participant information in English and Spanish. Right to work information in English and Spanish. EEO is the Law. To be considered for this position, please upload your resume/CV.

Discover more perks & benefits

Growth opportunities - find out how Dynatrace supports your career development and personal growth journey: https://careers.dynatrace.com/grow-with-us/career-development/

Flexible working - our flexible and trusting work environment fits your current life situation: https://careers.dynatrace.com/ways-of-work/

Relocation Support - discover how we can support you if you wish to join us at one of our global locations: https://careers.dynatrace.com/relocation/