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:

1. Managing labor and employment matters in EMEA in partnership with sophisticated business and HR leaders.
2. 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.
3. Leading complex, cross-functional, and multi-jurisdictional projects supporting the company's business and HR priorities.
4. Overseeing employment-related disputes and litigation in partnership with external counsel.
5. Developing and leading training on labor and employment law topics.
6. Strategically managing outside counsel on projects of significant impact and/or complexity.
7. Monitoring and proactively managing legal issues and developments, through direct involvement or management of law firms.
8. Collaborating with internal teams to ensure a sustainable structure to support the business needs.
9. Developing and sharing knowledge and best practices with colleagues in support of a collaborative, flexible, and energizing team environment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

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

Additional qualifications preferred:

1. Master's degree in law from an accredited institution.
2. Experience working in a sophisticated corporate legal department for a company operating in multiple countries.
3. Proficient in English; other languages are welcome.