Senior Employment Attorney (Finance)

Today, NVIDIA is tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing - an era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work.

We are looking for a Senior Employment Attorney to join the global legal team to provide world-class US employment law support. This position reports to the Senior Director, Employment Law. The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert in employment law and benefits, with a proven ability to bring people and processes together and influence stakeholders.

What you'll be doing:

• Be a trusted legal partner and work collaboratively with relevant internal groups to navigate wide-ranging employment related matters, including: hiring and recruiting; drafting, amending and negotiating agreements and policies with a strong understanding of employment terms and compliance, specifically contingent worker agreements; performance management; managing investigations; wage and hour issues; workers' compensation; leaves of absence; workplace accommodations; employee benefits (401k); immigration; global mobility; terminations; position eliminations; and general support of the human resources team.
• Assist in the investigation of and response to demand letters and administrative or governmental inquiries and in the management of employment litigation matters.
• Partner with various internal stakeholders to determine strategy and approach in connection with M&A matters, the internal Investigations function, company-human resources related initiatives, and employment-related policies, guidelines, and processes, with an approach that balances pragmatism, risk, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. laws, regulations and policies.
• Work with outside counsel on employment related matters and educate clients and partners on legal matters/developments, policies and procedures.

What we need to see:

• Current member in good standing of the California State Bar.
• Law degree from top law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 12+ years of substantive employment experience with a corporate legal department and/or a nationally recognized law firm.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent legal and business judgment and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, independently driven, and good interpersonal skills, with a consistent track record of successful collaboration with cross-discipline and multi-functional teams that coordinate effectively across organizational boundaries and geographies.
• Ability to coordinate, prioritize and manage deadlines, workflow, and team execution in a very fast-based and demanding work environment.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships, credibility and trust with internal clients, customers, legal team members and other colleagues.
• Ability to think creatively, function independently and work proactively.
• Handle complexity and demands with a sense of urgency, drive and passion.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Must be a self-starter with demonstrated ability to take own initiative.
• Ability to strategically lead potentially contentious interactions.
• Must work well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, as well as- independently.

NVIDIA is widely considered one of the technology world's most desirable employers! We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us, and if you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits . NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.