Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting--

Company: Juniper
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: December 4, 2019

Job Description:

Juniper At Juniper Networks, we exist to solve the world's most difficult problems and bring simplicity to networking with our products, solutions and services. We've made it possible for our customers to connect to everything and empower everyone in ways that have literally changed the world. We believe that the true potential of the network can only be realized by connecting people of all backgrounds, experiences and problem-solving approaches. Role This employment attorney role will report to the lead Global Employment Law Counsel and will be responsible for providing advice to Human Resources and all levels of management globally. The position will require interaction with a broad spectrum of internal functions, including product groups, sales, services, operations and finance. The person must have legal experience in employment law both in and outside the US and possess strong self-starting qualities. The successful candidate will be able to handle sensitive situations tactfully yet firmly, to be assertive without being adversarial and to take unpopular positions when necessary while maintaining trust and credibility. This position requires a team player who can work with minimal supervision in a fast-moving environment. Primary Responsibilities: Be a trusted legal advisor to the organization on sensitive and wide-ranging global employment law matters including hiring and recruiting, employee relations, discipline, investigations, wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence, reasonable accommodation, terminations, workforce restructuring activities, M & A and related matters. Partner with internal stakeholders to determine strategy and approach on employment-related policies, guidelines, and processes with an approach that balances pragmatism, risk, and compliance. Defend employment-related claims, including managing outside counsel in litigation globally, responding to administrative claims from governmental agencies and demands from attorneys. Negotiate resolution of claims. Collaborate with cross-functional partners and project teams to support and maintain employment compliance in the US and globally. Consistently anticipate, identify, and provide timely evaluation of potential employment law risks. Advise Human Resources and other business partners of risks and develop and propose mitigation strategies. Lead or provide advice and guidance on internal investigations. Required Skills: Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Current member in good standing of the California or any state bar or a California Registered In-House Counsel. Demonstrated global employment law experience, both advice and litigation. In-house experience preferred. Strong interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication skills in all interactions with senior management, corporate departments and all levels of employees. Proven ability to analyze employment law matters of all levels of complexity, and exercise sound judgment in balancing legal risks and business needs. Developed business acumen, with ability to understand the company's business and anticipate the nature and magnitude of issues that could arise in various settings. Demonstrated ability to provide timely, responsive advice in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work at times of day necessary to support global operations as needed. At least 10 years of relevant experience.

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