OGC Assistant General Counsel specializing in Employment law in EMEA at Latham & Watkins. Collaborating with internal stakeholders and managing complex employment-related issues.
Responsibilities
Leading and managing employment litigation and contentious matters by providing expert advice, developing strategies to mitigate legal risks, and offering strategic oversight and direction for effective dispute resolution
Advising and coordinating internal investigations related to employment matters, providing strategic recommendations based on findings to senior management
Leading the drafting, review, and negotiation of sophisticated employment documentation, including offer letters and contracts, remote work/mobility agreements, variation agreements, separation agreements, indemnities and warranties, waivers, and consents
Collaborating with external local counsel across various jurisdictions to deliver strategic guidance on employee relations matters throughout EMEA and ensuring adherence to local employment laws and regulations across jurisdictions
Leading the monitoring and interpretation of pending employment law legislation in relevant EMEA jurisdictions and advising on strategic implications for the firm
Driving the development and implementation of employment policies and procedures, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with strategic objectives
Reviews and negotiates employment law provisions in commercial contracts; prepares strategic advice on the UK Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) and ensures compliance with EMEA equivalent rules
Supervises junior members of the OGC Employment legal team, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to enhance their skills and performance
Requirements
Possess extensive knowledge of employment laws/regulations in the UK and a familiarity with, and desire to learn, employment laws/regulations in the countries in EMEA in which we have offices
Exhibit the ability to successfully interface with, and build the trust of, firm leaders
Demonstrate the ability to lead cross-departmental projects
A law degree from an accredited law school
An active bar membership
Experience as a UK-qualified employment lawyer
Prior experience as a revenue-side employment lawyer at a peer law firm
Prior experience as an in-house employment lawyer, preferably
Prior experience with relevant EMEA jurisdictions, preferably
Benefits
Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
A pension plan
Wellness programs
Employee discounts
Generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
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