Senior Director and Senior Counsel, Head of Global Labor and Employment
The Senior Director and Senior Counsel, Head of Global Labor and Employment at GoDaddy is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing the company's global labor law function. Reporting to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel – Risk & Compliance, this position involves leading a team of employment attorneys across the U.S. and international markets, while actively engaging in complex, high-impact employment matters. The role requires a strategic blend of executive-level leadership and hands-on legal expertise to address sensitive workforce issues that influence the company's operations.
Key responsibilities include leading and coordinating all global workforce legal issues related to employee relations and labor matters across GoDaddy's corporate and international operations. The individual will build, develop, and inspire a distributed team of employment attorneys, fostering alignment, accountability, and high performance. Serving as a trusted advisor to the C-suite and executive leadership, the role involves handling complex and sensitive matters such as executive-level issues, internal investigations, reorganizations, and reductions in force. Additionally, the position entails developing and implementing global employment policies, practices, and governance frameworks that align with local laws and company objectives.
The ideal candidate will possess a J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one state, with 15 or more years of employment law experience, including significant in-house experience supporting a global organization. Deep expertise in U.S. and international employment law is essential, with demonstrated experience managing matters across multiple jurisdictions, including familiarity with works councils or similar labor structures. Proven leadership and executive partnership skills are required, along with strong experience navigating high-stakes employment issues and partnering with litigation teams and outside counsel on employment disputes.
GoDaddy offers a comprehensive range of total rewards, including paid time off, retirement savings plans, bonus and incentive eligibility, equity grants, participation in the employee stock purchase plan, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits such as parental leave. The company embraces a diverse culture and offers a range of Employee Resource Groups, supporting entrepreneurs and encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
GoDaddy is committed to empowering everyday entrepreneurs by providing the tools and support needed to succeed online, making opportunity more inclusive for all. The company values diversity and inclusion, integrating these principles into the core of its operations to build better products and foster a sense of belonging among employees. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and inclusive company culture while driving strategic legal initiatives on a global scale.