Vice President, Legal - Total Rewards and Employment

Vice President, Legal - Total Rewards and Employment Description - Overview   HP’s Legal organization oversees all legal matters worldwide, including government relations, brand security, intellectual property, ethics and compliance, and regional legal support. Operating across a globally distributed workforce, the team brings together attorneys and non-attorneys in a highly collaborative environment grounded in integrity, inclusion, and forward-thinking problem solving.   We are committed to fostering broad perspectives, driving innovation, and developing best-in-class talent in service of the business.

Summary   HP is seeking a Vice President,  Legal - Total Rewards &   Employment   to lead   legal oversight across the full spectrum of employment, compensation, benefits, and equity matters for approximately 50,000 employees in over 170 countries.   This is a critical   Legal   leadership role   that will   shape   and drive HP’s   legal strategy in a highly complex and evolving regulatory environment while enabling the company’s talent and business objectives.   The role partners closely with HR, Total Rewards, Finance, and executive leadership to drive consistent, compliant, and competitive workforce practices globally. This leader is accountable for identifying and mitigating legal, financial, and reputational risks while supporting scalable, forward-looking compensation and benefits strategies.

Enterprise Leadership & Strategy   Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, aligning legal strategy with business and talent priorities   Lead a global legal function spanning employment, labor, compensation, benefits, and equity   Set direction and governance for workforce-related legal risk across all regions   ​ Compensation, Benefits & Equity Legal   Lead legal strategy for executive compensation, incentive plans, and global equity programs   Advise on the structure and governance of benefits and total rewards programs, including retirement, health, and mobility   Ensure compliance with securities, tax, and employment regulations impacting compensation and equity programs   Guide   pay equity, incentive design, and deferred compensation frameworks   ​ Employment & Labor Advisory   Provide legal guidance across the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, performance management, and separations   Navigate complex international labor frameworks, including works councils and union environments   Integrate compensation and benefits considerations into employment-related decisions   ​ Risk Management & External Matters   Anticipate and mitigate legal, financial, and reputational risks across workforce and rewards practices   Oversee government inquiries, claims, and disputes related to employment, pay practices, and benefits   Align with litigation strategy on employment and compensation-related matters   ​ Business Partnership   Partner with HR, Total Rewards, and Finance on workforce and compensation strategy   Support diligence and integration of employment and rewards programs   associated with M&A activity   Partner with the Ethics and Compliance Office on   sensitive internal reviews involving workplace conduct and compensation-related issues   ​ Team & Operational Leadership   Build and lead a high-performing global team   Manage external counsel and optimize delivery of legal services   Establish frameworks, guidance, and training to address evolving regulatory requirements     Qualifications   JD from an accredited university with strong academic credentials   Active bar membership in good standing   12+ years of combined law firm and in-house experience with significant leadership scope   Demonstrated experience advising on global employment law, executive compensation, benefits, and equity programs   ​ Knowledge & Skills   Deep expertise in global employment law and labor frameworks   Strong command