Sr. Director, Global Employment Counsel

Arctic Wolf, with its unicorn valuation, is the leader in security operations in an exciting and fast-growing industry—cybersecurity. We have won countless awards for our excellence in security operations and remain dedicated to providing an industry-leading customer and employee experience.

Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Sales Engineer for our Commercial team to be part of making that happen.  

About the Role:

Arctic Wolf is seeking an exceptional leader to lead our global employment legal team, leading  efforts to maintain and grow a global workforce in  our rapidly growing cybersecurity business. This role is integral to providing world-class employment law guidance to our human resources team, business leaders, and other key stakeholders across the organization.

The successful candidate will be a proven leader with the ability to navigate complex employment legal matters across various jurisdictions, ensuring compliance while supporting Arctic Wolf’s mission of ending cyber risk. They will drive strategic execution, practically balancing legal risk with business needs, and fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and high performance. This role requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is passionate about building and leading a high-performing legal team.

How You Will Contribute:

Your Impact

• Lead the employment law division of the Arctic Wolf legal team, which encompasses multiple geographies, providing strategic guidance on employment law issues relevant to Arctic Wolf’s global workforce.
• Navigate complex employment legal matters, including hiring, terminations, workplace policies, investigations, compliance, and workforce restructuring, while ensuring alignment with Arctic Wolf’s culture and values.
• Develop and implement practical legal strategies that support Arctic Wolf’s business objectives while mitigating risk.
• Maintain employment related privacy policies and other employment related privacy matters as they arise.  
• Foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
• Partner closely with HR, compliance, and business leaders to develop policies, guidelines, and training programs that align with Arctic Wolf’s security-driven and employee-focused culture.
• Oversee and manage employment-related litigation, working with internal and external counsel to drive data-driven insights and strategic decision-making.
• Support Arctic Wolf’s expansion into new markets whether organic or through M&A, advising on employment law compliance and best practices for a growing global workforce.
• Oversee and manage trade compliance as it relates to the onboarding of employees and contractors worldwide and their access to technology.
• Provide legal support on executive compensation, equity matters, and workforce planning in alignment with Arctic Wolf’s business strategies.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Undergraduate and law degree (JD or equivalent).
• 15+ years of combined experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department, ideally in a multinational technology or cybersecurity company.
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing legal teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law across multiple jurisdictions, with experience supporting global operations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly responsive and business-oriented mindset, with a strategic approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive execution in a dynamic environment.

This role is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a mission-driven cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting businesses worldwide. If you are a seasoned employment legal leader who thrives in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment, we invite you to join Arctic Wolf and be part of our mission to end cyber risk.

About Arctic Wolf:

At Arctic Wolf we’re cultivating a collaborative and productive work environment that welcomes a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and ideas to make our teams even stronger as we grow globally. We’ve been named one of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the world for 2022 (Fast Company)—and the 2nd Most Innovative Security Company. This is in addition to consecutive awards from Top Workplace USA (2021, 2022), Best Places to Work - USA (2021, 2022) and Great Place to Work - Canada (2021, 2022). 

Our Values 

Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that—by protecting people’s and organizations’ sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk— we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good. 

We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here.  

We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities. 

All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including: 

• Equity for all employees 
• Bonus or commission pay based on role
• Flexible time off, paid volunteer days and paid parental leave 
• 401k match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Agreement
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Training and career development programs 

 
Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our entire employee experience as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodations by emailing recruiting@arcticwolf.com. 

Security Requirements:

• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies).
• Background checks are required for this position. 
• This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).  Please note that, if applicable, an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations.