Employment Counsel

Employment Counsel

At NETSCOUT, we are an elite force of trailblazers, innovators, and problem solvers. We protect the connected world from cyberattacks and performance and availability disruptions through our unique visibility platform and solutions powered by pioneering deep packet inspection at scale technology.

We are Guardians of the Connected World. We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.

About NETSCOUT

NETSCOUT has been helping the world’s largest organizations solve their most complex digital challenges for more than 40 years.

NETSCOUT unlocks insight at unequaled scale, from every data packet to the broadest view of global internet traffic, so the world’s essential organizations can solve problems faster, constantly transform their digital ecosystems, secure what matters – and stay unstoppable for a world that relies on them every second.

Job Summary: NetScout is seeking a dynamic and motivated early career in-house employment lawyer to join our legal team as Employment Counsel. This role will support the company’s global Human Resources department by providing practical legal counsel on a wide variety of employment-related matters, assisting with internal investigations, helping to maintain compliant employment practices and policies, and assisting the VP, Lead Employment Counsel with strategic projects. This position will be based at NetScout’s headquarters in Westford, Massachusetts and will report to the VP, Lead Employment Counsel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to management and Human Resource professionals on a broad range of employment-related legal issues including hiring, termination, discipline, accommodations, and leave.
• Assist in the drafting, reviewing, and revising of employee-related agreements, company policies and procedures to support compliance with applicable U.S. and global employment laws and regulations.
• Support the VP, Lead Employment Counsel, HR and other internal stakeholders in connection with employee disputes and complaints, including responding to subpoenas, assisting with litigation matters, investigations, and coordination with outside counsel as needed.
• Help ensure the company's employment practices remain compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Facilitate the development of and assist in the delivery of training and guidance for HR and business partners on employment-law related topics, as needed.
• Stay current on changes to global employment laws and regulations and work closely with VP, Lead Employment Counsel to assess and advise on potential legal impacts of proposed business changes.
• Assist in improving programs to reduce the risk of legal violations.
• Assist in ensuring employee data is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and internal policies, including supporting investigations, audits, and employment‑related data requests.
• Participate in additional projects and areas of legal support based on department needs and the candidate’s interests and development goals.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission into at least one US state bar. Must be in good standing.
• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience, preferably in a corporate setting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience managing complex projects.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Previous in-house legal experience a plus.
• Experience managing outside counsel a plus.
• Sense of humor and willingness to learn.

Location: Westford, MA

Working at NETSCOUT

At NETSCOUT, our vision is to create a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. As a global company we strive to build a workforce comprised of talented individuals with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds. We also know that life at NETSCOUT is not just about what you will contribute, but what we will give back to you. Besides the promise of interesting work in an exciting and ever-growing industry, NETSCOUT is committed to giving you opportunities to continue to learn and grow. Employees are eligible for a variety of professional development opportunities to help them advance their skills and career. We have heavily invested in our individual, management, and leadership training and development programs. We offer a compensation package that includes the following benefits:

• Generous vacation package
• Equity
• Matching 401k plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Attractive medical and dental coverage options
• Domestic partner benefits
• Health and Dependent Care spending accounts and Health Savings Account options
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Volunteer Time Off, Matching Charitable Gifts

Pay Transparency Statement

The annual US salary range for this role is $80,000 to $114,500. This range represents NETSCOUT’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary within or, in some cases, outside this range based on factors such as education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

Please note that the posted salary range may span multiple career levels. Final compensation and job level will be determined during the interview process, based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and alignment with the scope and expectations of the role.

NetScout Systems, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.