Lead Legal Counsel - Employment

Dexcom’s legal team is growing and we’re looking for an experienced attorney to serve as one of Dexcom’s Lead Legal Counsel, Employment. Reporting to the Vice President, Employment, Corporate Governance & Privacy, this role will support employment law for our North America region. You will work with a team of motivated and passionate attorneys and business partners globally and coordinate daily with local human resource leaders to support our growing employee population. Responsibilities You partner closely with Human Resources and business partners to provide day to day counseling, supervise investigations, evaluate legal risks and provide subject matter expertise on a broad range of labor and employment issues, including recruiting and hiring, training, employee management, complex leaves of absences, and HR best practices. You proactively develop, update, and implement employment policies and programs (including hiring practices, performance management, employee relations, internal investigations, terminations, leaves of absence, accommodations, compensation, and benefits) to ensure best practices and compliance with applicable laws and regulations in partnership with the HR subject matter experts. You collaborate with the Human Resources team to generate, update, and implement training on HR and employment law topics. You manage pre‑litigation and litigation disputes related to employment matters, including preparing litigation holds and document gathering. You partner with cross‑functional teams to provide strategic, business‑oriented employment law guidance for a global organization. You work effectively to utilize outside counsel, as needed. Qualifications Minimum of 8 years of related employment law experience at a top‑tier law firm and/or in‑house (preferred). Comfortable presenting to, counseling, and interacting with Human Resources and business leaders. Recognized as an expert in your field within the organization. Committed to teamwork and maintaining strong relationships and lines of communication with business partners and other key stakeholders across the organization. Excellent decision‑making skills, practical business judgement, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work in person in the San Diego office as required; local within 75 miles is strongly preferred. Benefits A front row seat to life‑changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community. A full and comprehensive benefits program. Growth opportunities on a global scale. Access to career development through in‑house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement. An exciting and innovative, industry‑leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. Travel Required 5-15% Experience and Education Requirements Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8-12 years of related experience. At this level a graduate degree may be desirable with 4 years of related experience. Flex Workplace Your primary location will be a home office. You will not have an assigned workstation and will work with your manager to determine office visit needs. You must live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Salary: $156,400.00 - $260,600.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr Dexcom