We are Omnissa! The world is evolving fast, and organizations everywhere—from corporations to schools—are under immense pressure to provide flexible, work-from-anywhere solutions. They need IT infrastructure that empowers employees and customers to access applications from any device, on any cloud, all while maintaining top-tier security. That’s where Omnissa comes in.
The Omnissa Platform is the first AI-driven digital work platform that enables smart, seamless and secure work experiences from anywhere. It uniquely integrates multiple industry-leading solutions including Unified Endpoint Management, Virtual Apps and Desktops, Digital Employee Experience, and Security & Compliance through common data, identity, administration, and automation services. Built on the vision of autonomous workspaces - self configuring, self-healing, and self-securing - Omnissa continuously adapts to the way people work; delivering personalized and engaging employee experiences, while optimizing security, IT operations and costs. we're experiencing rapid growth—and this is just the beginning of our journey!
At Omnissa, we’re driven by a shared mission to maximize value for our customers. Our five Core Values guide us: Act in Alignment, Build Trust, Foster Inclusiveness, Drive Efficiency, and Maximize Customer Value—all with the aim of achieving shared success for our clients and our team.
As a global private company with over 4,000 employees, we’re always looking for passionate, talented individuals to join us. If you're ready to make an impact and help shape the future of work, we’d love to hear from you!
As Senior Global Employment Counsel, you will help the company navigate the complexities of global employment laws, while maintaining focus on achieving strategic business goals that drive our collective success. You will not only serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, HR, and other cross-functional stakeholders, but you also will play a critical role in shaping the company’s employment legal framework and future. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to think creatively, prioritize competing deliverables, and provide actionable, solutions-driven guidance in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Primary responsibilities include:
• Advising global HR professionals and business leaders on employment law matters, including performance management, workplace investigations, discipline, wage reporting, time tracking, leaves, employment agreements, accommodations, works councils, cross-border mobility, restructuring, benefits, retirement plans, and more.
• Reviewing and updating global HR policies, guidelines, rules, works agreements, processes, templates, and training materials, in alignment with business priorities and regulatory requirements. • Providing global employment law guidance related to due diligence and integration, while focusing on operational continuity.
• Developing and delivering training for cross-functional partners on employment law and litigation-related best practices and risk mitigation.
• Overseeing employment-related litigation and claims, working closely with external counsel as needed, with an emphasis on cost-effective and pragmatic strategies.
What will you bring to Omnissa?
• International and litigation expertise: proven experience managing employment law matters and legal claims across multiple jurisdictions, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
• Core competencies: o Creative and innovative problem solver, approaching complex legal challenges with innovative thinking and tailored strategies to address the unique needs of a newly-divested global software company.
o Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively and to balance short-term needs with long-term objectives. o Adept at building connections and trust with team members and partners, achieving mutual goals, facilitating good judgment, and motivating follow-through. • Bonus points if you have: o Prior experience with newly divested or private equity backed companies. o An M&A or tech company track record.
• Bonus points if you have:
o Prior experience with newly divested or private equity backed companies.
o An M&A or tech company track record.\
Location: Remote, United States
Type: REMOTE OR HYBRID (location dependent)
Travel Expectations: 5% Education: JD from an accredited law school; active membership in at least one US state bar.
Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
Experience: Minimum of 8 years of employment law experience, including both US and global employment law matters, with a minimum of 3 years in house.
What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team like?
This is a newly created role that will report directly to the Deputy General Counsel – Global Employment, Litigation, Marketing, and ESG. We are a lean team, where legal eagles are given a high degree of autonomy yet still collaborate across Legal and the business. We act with integrity and in accordance with our company values of alignment, trust, inclusiveness, efficiency, and maximized customer value. Come build the future of Omnissa and blaze your own trail!
Omnissa industry recognition and awards:
Gartner Magic Quadrant: Consistently positioned as a leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service (DaaS) and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
IDC MarketScape Q2 2024: Recognized as a leader in IDC MarketScape reports for EUC.
Forrester Wave report for Q4 2023: Workspace ONE received the highest scores in the current offering category and the second-highest scores in the strategy category.
Customer Satisfaction and Reviews: High ratings and positive reviews on platforms like Gartner Peer Insights and TrustRadius.
Omnissa’s commitment to diversity & inclusion:
Omnissa is committed to continuing their mission to build a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve across the globe. Fostering inclusiveness is one of our key values, that acts as a bedrock of our operational model and culture.
Omnissa is an Equal Employment Opportunity company and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind:
Omnissa is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Omnissa are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Omnissa will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Omnissa welcomes applicants of all ages. Omnissa will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.
USA ONLY: Disclaimer for US-Based Roles: This job requisition is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship by Omnissa