Director, Employment and Contract Law 768

At Protegrity, we lead innovation by using AI and quantum-resistant cryptography to transform data protection across cloud-native, hybrid, on-premises, and open source environments. We leverage advanced cryptographic methods such as tokenization, format-preserving encryption, and quantum-resilient techniques to protect sensitive data. As a global leader in data security, our mission is to ensure that data isn’t just valuable but also usable, trusted, and safe.

Protegrity offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation and collaboration, with the ability to make a meaningful impact on the industry while working alongside some of the brightest minds. Together, we are redefining how the world safeguards data, enabling organizations to thrive in a GenAI era where data is the ultimate currency. If you're ready to shape the future of data security, Protegrity is the place for you.

Protegrity is seeking a Director of Employment and Contract Law.

The Director, Employment and Contract Law is a senior leadership position responsible for contributing to employment law and contract management within the organisation. This role supports legal compliance, minimises risk, and supports strategic objectives by providing expert guidance on employment practices, contractual arrangements, and dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of employment law policies and procedures across the organisation, including development, review, and revision of Global Handbook, as needed.

• Advise senior management and HR teams on complex employment law matters, including recruitment, employee relations, redundancy, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations.

• Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of employment contracts, consultancy agreements, and service contracts to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation.

• Monitor and interpret legislative developments in employment law, ensuring the organisation remains compliant with current regulations.

• Manage the resolution of employment disputes and contractual issues, liaising with external counsel as necessary.

• Represent the organisation in legal proceedings, tribunals, and negotiations with regulatory bodies.

• Provide strategic input into organisational change projects and restructuring from an employment and contractual perspective.

• Maintain accurate records of human resource and employment legal documentation and correspondence.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• 10+ years qualified attorney with significant post-qualification experience in employment and contract law.

• Law firm experience preferred.

• Proven track record in a senior legal role, ideally within a large or complex organisation.

• Knowledge of US employment legislation, case law, and regulatory requirements, with awareness of specific employment legislation as needed.

• Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of employment and commercial contracts.

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in collaborating with external counsel.

• Demonstrable ability to provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice.

Desired Attributes:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to handle diverse assignments and meet accompanying deadlines.

• Adept communicator.

• Ability to problem-solve and critically analyse issues.

• Resilient, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.

• Commitment to ethical practice and professional integrity.

• Highly collaborative and able to work across multiple stakeholders.

• Proactive approach to continuous professional development.

Why Choose Protegrity:

• Become a member of a leading Data Protection, Privacy and Security company during one of the best market opportunities to come along in a generation.

• Competitive Compensation/Total Reward Packages that include:

• Health Benefits (Health/Dental/Vision)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401K

• Annual Bonus Incentives

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Work on global projects with diverse, energetic, team members who respect each other and celebrate differences

• Talent First Workforce

Should you accept this position, you will be required to consent to and successfully complete a background investigation. This may include, subject to local laws, verification of extended education and additional criminal and civil checks.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits with generous vacation and holiday time off. All employees are also provided access to ongoing learning & development.

Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace is our priority. We are committed to an environment of acceptance where you are free to bring your full self to work. All qualified applicants and current employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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