Corporate Counsel - Employment

Cadence Design Systems

4.4

(53)

San Jose, CA

Why you should apply for a job to Cadence Design Systems:

  • 4.4/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.4/5 in supportive management
  • 87% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 89% would recommend this company to other women
  • 87% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Parental leave is available for both paternity and maternity
  • Flexible work options available
  • 88% of employees at Cadence say it is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.
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    Position summary

    LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ADVISING

    • Support various employment law matters throughout the employee lifecycle, including employment policies and contracts, performance issues, severance, employee benefits, anti-discrimination/harassment, wage and hour, OFCCP compliance, training, and other laws regulating employment.

    • Support M&A deals, including advising on employment issues, managing outside counsel advice, assisting with building internal processes around employment diligence on M&A deals, and collaborating with other groups in legal and across departments.

    • Support competitive hire and exit processes, including cross-department collaboration.

    • Support subpoenas and related requests for employee records and information.

    • Assist with existing and potential litigation and internal investigations, as needed.

    • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiencies.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • JD from an ABA accredited law school and qualified to practice law in CA;

    • 3-5 years of related experience with a firm or corporate legal department;

    • Superior legal writing skills with a high level of attention to detail;

    • Excellent oral and written communication skills;

    • Sound judgment, flexibility, and ability to work independently while collaborating across business units;

    • Team player that wants to pitch in and help with a positive attitude.

    Preferred Experience:

    • Prior work with technology companies

    • Employment law experience across jurisdictions, including internationally

    We invite you to see what it's like to work with a dynamic legal team in a company with a high-performance culture recognized as a Great Place to Work around the world, including as one of the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For" over the last ten years.

    The annual salary range for California is $159,600 to $296,400. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
    We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.

    Why you should apply for a job to Cadence Design Systems:

  • 4.4/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.4/5 in supportive management
  • 87% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 89% would recommend this company to other women
  • 87% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Parental leave is available for both paternity and maternity
  • Flexible work options available
  • 88% of employees at Cadence say it is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.