Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel USA - Richardson, TX At NiCE, we don't limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We're ambitious. We're game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you're like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you. Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Reports to: Americas General Counsel About the Role NiCE is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Americas legal team, focused primarily on employment law. This is a hands-on role where you will serve as the primary legal partner to our HR department, advising on the full range of employment matters across the employee lifecycle. You will manage a complex and varied docket, work closely with HR and business leaders, and collaborate with a broader legal team that genuinely values working together. What will you do day to day? Serve as the go-to legal contact for NiCE's HR department on all employment-related matters, from day-to-day questions to complex legal situations Advise HR and business leaders on compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations, and flag emerging legal developments that may affect the business Manage litigation and pre-litigation matters including, but not limited to, ADA accommodation requests, discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour disputes, and restrictive covenant enforcement Evaluate legal exposure across a variety of employment situations and provide clear, practical advice to the business on how to proceed Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements and policies as needed Partner with outside counsel on matters that require additional support, and manage those relationships effectively How will you make an impact? Independently managing a complex docket with multiple concurrent matters and deadlines Providing clear, solutions-oriented counsel to your HR clients on legal, regulatory, and compliance questions, including proactive advice on issues before they escalate Working collaboratively with the broader Americas legal team and stepping in to support where needed Building strong, trusted relationships with HR and business stakeholders across the organization Have you got what it takes? At least 6 years of employment law experience, either in-house or at a law firm, with meaningful exposure to employment litigation and pre-litigation matters Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws Experience managing a varied caseload or docket with competing priorities Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to non-lawyers Strong organizational skills and attention to detail The ability to work independently while also being a reliable team player International employment law experience is a plus, though not required J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing About NiCE NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences, fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NiCE software manages more than 120 million customer interactions and monitors 3+ billion financial transactions. Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NiCE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries. NiCE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.