Senior Employment Counsel serving as primary legal advisor for employment law in EMEA, focusing on Germany and Switzerland. Overseeing compliance, litigation, and HR policy advisement.
About the role
- Legal counsel guiding ACA Group in various legal matters, including litigation and compliance. Overseeing contract negotiations, corporate governance, and providing legal support for business operations.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel as needed to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant responses
- Lead and manage all litigation matters, including strategy development, case management, and working with outside counsel
- Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding litigation exposure, risks, and recommended actions
- Advise business units on legal risks and provide practical solutions aligned with business needs
- Oversee the efficient and effective drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts and legal documents
- Provide immediate and direct legal support to all of ACA on a variety of day-to-day business matters, including employment, privacy, and international matters
- Assist with the management of ACA’s corporate governance matters
- Oversee the drafting, review, and updating of and compliance with internal ACA policies
- Perform ad-hoc work/special projects as necessary to support ACA on various client and internal initiatives
- Oversight, management, and monitoring of confidentiality and privacy-related matters
Requirements
- Juris doctor degree required, licensed in at least one jurisdiction
- Ten years’ prior experience, including both a law firm setting and in-house
- Strong litigation background
- Excellent drafting, review, and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated professional integrity
- Strong ability to first-chair contract negotiations
- Ability to supervise, lead and motivate others
- Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing employee needs
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, small-team environment
- Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
- Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks
- Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet
Benefits
- medical and dental coverage
- 401(k) plans
- a wide range of paid time off options
- flexible work environment
- time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays
- Summer Fridays
- Personal/Family Care
- other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being
- Student Debt Forgiveness
- Pet Insurance
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