Lead Employment Counsel

Responsibilities

• Advise and collaborate with the People team and other stakeholders on a range of employment law matters in various jurisdictions, including contract negotiation, onboarding, performance management, and termination.
• Offer clear, pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.
• Devise and manage employment practices, policies, and procedures that can be executed efficiently in a growing global company and reduce employment-related legal risk.
• Manage and work with outside counsel across the globe.
• Stay current on global employment laws and regulations, advise the Company on applicable changes, and propose updates as necessary.

Requirements

• J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. State Bar or law degree and qualification to practice law in an EMEA jurisdiction.
• 6+ years of relevant post-qualification employment law experience, with experience in-house at a fast-paced, global company.
• Experience building employment-related processes and procedures, partnering with a people/HR team on onboarding and offboarding, and handling complex employment litigation matters.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Curious about the future of AI and emerging technologies, have a strong sense of ownership with enthusiasm for applying your legal expertise in a cutting-edge, global company.
• Experienced in navigating fast-paced, high-growth environments, with the ability to manage ambiguity and make informed, timely decisions.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional and global colleagues, as well as working with outside counsel across jurisdictions.
• Proactive, business-minded, and committed to delivering practical solutions that support both compliance and company success.
• Hunger to be exceptional at your job.