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Role
We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join Splunk’s growing Compliance, Employment & Risk team which includes Compliance, Litigation & Investigations, and Employment. This person will support the Litigation & Investigations team coordinating closely with the Compliance and Employment teams. This person will be highly collaborative and entrepreneurial, embracing the opportunity to help manage internal investigations and find new ways to improve and scale the Company’s global investigations and dispute resolution processes. This person will be flexible, creative, and self-motivated—showing initiative and perseverance, resourcefulness, a strong work ethic, a collaborative approach, and a sense of humor. This position will report to Sr. Corp. Counsel, Litigation & Investigations.
Responsibilities: I want to and can do that!
As Legal Counsel, Litigation & Investigations, you will help Splunk build and implement its Global Investigations Program. You will:
- Manage and lead a variety of internal investigations in collaboration with other key stakeholders, including internal audit, finance, and HR
- Partner with subject matter experts and cross-functional stakeholders to manage government and other regulatory investigations
- Supervise outside counsel relationships, including staffing, investigation strategy, work product, and budgets
- Maintain records of all investigations
- Continuously review and revise Splunk’s internal investigations processes and playbooks
- Partner with Splunk IT on eDiscovery and records retention practices and procedures
- Provide support for other compliance programs and controls
- Enhance the Company’s eDiscovery and Information Governance programs, including maintaining guidelines and processes and ongoing review and assessment of communication and collaboration tools Continuously review and enhance Splunk’s matter management systems, processes, and tools
- Track and report on status and outcomes of investigations Pitch-in on whatever legal work needs doing, whenever it needs to be done
Requirements: I’ve already done that or have that!
The candidate must have:
- J.D.and good standing to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience at a leading law firm and/or government agency handling internal investigations and disputes across a broad range of subject matter areas
- Extensive experience conducting compliance-related investigations
- Experience working with or in a fast-paced global b2b or enterprise software company with a channel sales model preferred
- Deep knowledge of eDiscovery issues, including document retention policies and procedures; collection, review, and production of documents
- Ability to provide practical, useful advice while balancing risks and business reward
- Strong organizational skills, an ability to juggle multiple projects at a time in a fast-moving, quickly-changing environment, both collaborating as a team and working independently
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal and ability to advocate for a position while maintaining an open-minded approach
- Comfort presenting to and engaging with senior leaders
- Experience creating and conducting formal presentations and trainings globally
- Ability to travel (domestically and internationally) on short notice required
- Sense of Humor!
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion at Splunk and are an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Note: Splunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and/or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location as set out below, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for incentive compensation and may be eligible for equity or long-term cash awards.
Benefits are an important part of Splunk's Total Rewards package. This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, an ESPP and much more! Learn more about our comprehensive benefits and wellbeing offering at https://splunkbenefits.com.
Base Pay Range
SF Bay Area, Seattle Metro, and New York City Metro Area
Base Pay Range: $176,000.00 - 242,000.00 per year
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Washington (excludes Seattle Metro), Washington DC Metro, and Massachusetts
Base Pay Range: $164,000.00 - 225,500.00 per year
All other cities and states excluding California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York City Metro Area and Washington DC Metro Area.
Base Pay Range: $153,600.00 - 211,200.00 per year
Splunk does not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Please click here to review Splunk’s Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
Splunk is committed to the health and safety of our employees and customers. We comply with local, state/territory, and federal regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the countries in which we operate. Splunk provides reasonable medical, religious, or other legally required accommodations for eligible employees.
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