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Legal Counsel - Labor and Employment, EMEA

Gateway Recruiting
Full-Time
On-site
Germany
$120,000 - $150,000 USD yearly

 

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.