Hybrid Director, Counsel for Employment Law

Posted 2 months ago

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About the role

  • Director, Counsel for Employment Law advising on multi-jurisdictional employment law across Europe and Asia-Pacific. Managing legal compliance and organizational strategic legal issues in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide practical and timely strategic legal advice to HR, business leadership, and other stakeholders on employment law matters across multiple EAP jurisdictions
  • Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations
  • Draft, review, and implement employment-related agreements, policies, and templates
  • Oversee employment litigation and pre-litigation disputes
  • Collaborate with HR, compliance, and internal audit to address regulatory obligations and whistleblower procedures
  • Monitor legislative changes and proactively update leadership
  • Assist integration of acquired companies regarding global workforce transitions and immigration matters
  • Navigate complex legal environments while balancing legal integrity with commercial agility

Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 8 years + of post-qualification experience
  • Strong emphasis on multi-jurisdictional employment law and regulatory law
  • Prefer 5+ years of in-house legal department experience
  • Prefer experience advising on employment law in EU Jurisdictions
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
  • Experience handling sensitive investigations and global workforce transitions
  • Skilled at maintaining composure and delivering decisive guidance under pressure
  • Strong verbal communication skills to simplify complex legal issues
  • Computer Skills: At least intermediate skills in Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research
  • Qualified lawyer – Solicitor - England and Wales

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits
  • Home Office Stipend
  • Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)
  • Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement
  • LinkedIn Learning Subscription
  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
  • Accelerated Career Path
  • Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

Job title

Director, Counsel for Employment Law

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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