Employment Counsel

<p><strong>The Basics:</strong></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW45519877 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW45519877 BCX0">Tanium is seeking a highly motivated, proactive attorney to join </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW45519877 BCX0">its</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW45519877 BCX0"> legal team as Employment Counsel. The right person for this position must be a team player who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, has a pragmatic approach to problem solving, and is passionate about employment law and its practical application in a complex, global technology business. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW45519877 BCX0">This person</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW45519877 BCX0"> will serve as a trusted advisor to our People team and business </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW45519877 BCX0">stakeholders</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW45519877 BCX0">, helping Tanium attract, develop, and retain top talent while managing legal risk.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW45519877 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p class="p1"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><em>This position follows the Company’s hybrid schedule which currently requires employees to work in the office at one of the following locations a minimum of <span style="text-decoration: underline;">three</span> days per week: Addison, TX; Bellevue, WA; Durham, NC; Emeryville, CA; or Reston, VA.</em></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide strategic advice and counsel to the People team and business stakeholders on a broad range of U.S. employment issues, including recruiting and hiring, onboarding, performance management, disciplinary actions, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, compensation and benefits, pay transparency, contingent workers, employee classification, reorganizations, redundancies, non-competition and non-solicitation, and separations and terminations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee internal workplace investigations, including matters involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower complaints, and policy violations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Investigate and respond to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints, audits, and other employment-related inquiries</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage pre-litigation and litigation matters with the assistance of outside counsel as needed</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related documents and templates, including offer letters, employment agreements, contingent worker agreements, separation and severance agreements, and release agreements</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop, review, and update employment policies, standards, and HR guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support Tanium’s federal contractor compliance obligations, including OFCCP compliance evaluations and AAP preparation and maintenance under VEVRAA and Section 503</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Advise on legal issues arising from the use of AI tools in recruiting and employment practices</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Design and deliver employment related training to the People team, employees and managers</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Monitor federal, state, and local employment law developments and proactively communicate changes and their business implications to the People team, leadership, and relevant stakeholders</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong>We’re looking for someone with:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">At least 5 years of relevant employment law experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">JD from an accredited institution</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Active and in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong working knowledge of U.S. federal and state employment laws, including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, and state equivalents</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience conducting or managing workplace invest