Legal Counsel – Labor and Employment, EMEA

Job Summary:
The Legal Counsel – Labor and Employment, EMEA will have the opportunity to tap into their curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Job Responsibilities:

• Managing labor and employment matters in EMEA in partnership with sophisticated business and HR leaders.
• Providing strategic advice and support on a range of topics relating to employment-related agreements, consultation processes, compensation and benefits, performance and disciplinary matters, and internal investigations.
• Leading complex, cross-functional, and multi-jurisdictional projects supporting the company’s business and HR priorities.
• Overseeing employment-related disputes and litigation in partnership with external counsel.
• Developing and leading training on labor and employment law topics.
• Strategically managing outside counsel on projects of significant impact and/or complexity.
• Monitoring and proactively managing legal issues and developments, through direct involvement or management of law firms.
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure a sustainable structure to support the business needs.
• Developing and sharing knowledge and best practices with colleagues in support of a collaborative, flexible, and energizing team environment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Law degree from an accredited institution
• Qualified to practice law in at least one EMEA jurisdiction (UK, France, or Germany preferred)
• Experience advising on employment matters in a strategic manner.

Additional qualifications preferred:

• Master’s degree in law from an accredited institution
• Experience working in a sophisticated corporate legal department for a company operating in multiple countries.
• Proficient in English, other languages are welcome.