Senior Employment Law Counsel EMEA at Proofpoint

Reading, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 7-10 years of legal experience in employment law, including time in private law practice and in-house for a corporation
  • Appetite for innovation in a small team within a fast-growing, multi-cultural environment
  • Willingness to learn and expand knowledge in privacy, corporate compliance, and trade secret protection
  • Comfortable leading and interacting with internal and external business people
  • Ability to make agile decisions that comply with company standards, policy, and strategy, while evolving Proofpoint practices

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the HR organisation in EMEA, providing guidance and counsel on employment law and compliance related queries
  • Provide legal analyses of applicable laws, regulations, and agency guidance impacting employees and HR compliance, and assist in designing and implementing appropriate policies, processes, and practices
  • Collaborate with the broader legal team to enhance capabilities and services efficacy through technology and other legal operations tools and best practices
  • Assist in development and implementation of legal templates, forms, communications, and operational systems to improve delivery and scalability of legal resources to a worldwide, distributed client base, working with legal team members and the sales organization
  • Proactively communicate issues to leadership and drive good business, legal, and operational processes and practices; draft and implement related policies, and seek ways to automate key legal processes
  • Monitor legislation, regulations, case law, and government enforcement activities related to employment law, HR, and corporate compliance, providing proactive, strategic advice to the Sr. Director, Employment Law and HR Compliance, and relevant stakeholders
  • Support audits, process reviews, and new policy creation and implementation related to employment law, HR, and corporate compliance
  • Support management of outside counsel retained to handle administrative charges or lawsuits filed against the Company
  • Facilitate process improvements, create efficiencies, and provide trainings as necessary
  • Travel throughout EMEA as needed

Skills

Employment Law
HR Compliance
Privacy Law
Corporate Compliance
Trade Secret Protection
EMEA Regulations

Proofpoint

Cybersecurity solutions for email and digital communication

About Proofpoint

Proofpoint specializes in cybersecurity, focusing on protecting organizations from advanced threats and compliance risks. The company offers a range of solutions that secure email, social media, and other digital communication channels against cyber threats like phishing, malware, and ransomware. Its products work by utilizing advanced technologies, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, to detect and respond to threats in real-time. Proofpoint differentiates itself from competitors by providing user-friendly solutions that easily integrate into existing IT systems, along with subscription-based services that allow clients to select service tiers tailored to their needs. The company's goal is to enhance the cybersecurity defenses of various organizations, from large enterprises to small businesses, ensuring their digital communications remain secure.

Sunnyvale, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2002Year Founded
$55.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
Employer-paid life, disability & employee assistance programs
Unlimited PTO
401K match
Remote work option

Risks

Integration challenges with Tessian and Illusive could disrupt operations.
Regulatory scrutiny may delay acquisition closings, affecting strategic plans.
Reliance on AI poses risks if technologies fail to adapt to new threats.

Differentiation

Proofpoint leverages AI and machine learning for real-time threat detection.
The company offers a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity solutions for digital communication.
Proofpoint's subscription-based model ensures recurring revenue and flexible service tiers.

Upsides

Acquisitions of Tessian and Illusive enhance AI-driven threat protection capabilities.
Growing demand for ITDR solutions boosts Proofpoint's market position.
Increased focus on AI-driven email security solutions aligns with industry trends.

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