Employment Counsel
Flexible - Germany / Flexible - Italy
G&A – LEGAL /
Regular - Full Time /
Remote
At Sysdig, we believe cloud security isn't a compromise - it's a promise. From the start, our mission has been clear: to help organizations secure innovation in the cloud, the right way.
We created Falco, the open standard for cloud threat detection, and continue to lead the cloud security market with runtime insights, open innovation, and agentic Al. Creators of technology trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500, Sysdig gives teams the real-time clarity to move fast and defend what matters most.
Culture matters here. We believe diversity fuels stronger ideas, and open dialogue drives sharper decisions. Recognized as a Best Place to Work and one of Deloitte's fastest-growing companies for the past 5 years, we're here to raise the standard for what cloud security and workplace culture should be.
If you have the passion to dig deeper, the desire to challenge convention, and the curiosity to build something better, Sysdig is the right place for you.
What you will do
- You will report to Chief Administrative Officer
- Partner with the global People team to provide strategic advice on multiple employment issues including hiring, employee relations, data privacy, cross-border mobility, HR best practices, compliance, and people policies and programs.
- Advise outcomes for employee relations matters, including performance management, terminations, investigations, leaves and accommodations, and manage employment-related disputes and litigation.
- Operationalize compliance-based requirements and build scalable policies, guides, templates and training
- Draft and revise global employment and benefits documentation and agreements
- Highlight and bring practical solutions to existing and evolving employment law requirements and potential legal risks to the business
- Collaborate with other teams including legal, information security, stock administration, payroll, and accounting.
- Help manage external employment counsel relationships
What you will bring with you
- Licensed to practice law in your home jurisdiction.
- 6–8 years of combined employment law experience (law firm and in-house).
- Working knowledge of local employment and benefits laws in the following jurisdictions: Italy, Spain, Serbia, UK, Germany, and France.
- Familiarity with employment or benefits laws in any or all of the following jurisdictions: Canada, Ireland, Japan, India, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Singapore, Sweden, and Denmark
- Experience with privacy and compliance
- Fluency in English is required
What we look for
- Team player with a mentorship mentality — willing to share knowledge and learn from others
- Comfort working in fast-evolving environments, with a practical, business-first mindset.
- Excellent drafting, written and verbal communication skills and ability provide guidance.
When you join Sysdig, you can expect:
- Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
- Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
- Great compensation package
We would love for you to join us! Please reach out even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description. We can always explore other options after starting the conversation. Your background and passion will set you apart, especially if your career path is different.
Some of our Hiring Managers are globally distributed, an English version of your CV will be appreciated.
Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Sysdig is an equal-opportunity employer. Sysdig does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
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