Senior Counsel, Employment – APAC, EMEA

hims & hers

Senior employment counsel scaling global legal programs for Hims & Hers’ personalized healthcare platform. Advising APAC and EMEA leaders on cross-border employment matters, compliance, and workforce risk.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Employment Law across APAC and EMEA, with a strong focus on compliance, program development, and stakeholder management. Proficient in advising on complex employment matters and navigating multi-jurisdictional issues while delivering practical legal guidance.

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J.D. Or Equivalent Law Degree7+ Years Of Employment Law ExperienceExperience Advising On Employment Matters In APAC And EMEABuilding Or Scaling Employment Law ProgramsEnglish Fluency

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Hard Skills

Employment LawCompliance AuditsDrafting Employment AgreementsCross-Border Employment IssuesGlobal Immigration And Visa MattersPerformance ManagementInternal InvestigationsData Analysis For Workforce RiskPolicy DevelopmentTraining Delivery

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsInfluencing Senior LeadersAutonomous WorkManaging High-Volume Workload

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

APACEMEAEmployee LifecycleWorkforce TransitionsM&A IntegrationWage And Hour CompliancePay EquityWorker ClassificationUK Sponsor License ComplianceLegal Guidance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary legal partner to HR and business leaders on day-to-day employment matters across APAC and EMEA
Advise across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, leaves of absence, accommodations, and separations
Design and build scalable global Employment Legal programs, including template libraries, playbooks, policies, and training
Lead cross-border projects including market entry, reorganizations, workforce transitions, and M&A-related integration
Conduct and oversee internal investigations and partner with Litigation on employment-related disputes and claims
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and translate changes into practical guidance and compliance updates
Draft, review, and localize employment agreements, offer letters, employee handbooks, restrictive covenants, and separation agreements
Advise on global immigration and visa matters, including UK and EU sponsorship, work authorization, and UK sponsor license compliance
Partner with the People team on compensation, benefits, and workforce programs
Drive compliance audits covering wage and hour, pay equity, and worker classification, and guide remediation
Deliver training on labor and employment legal developments and drive adoption of best practices
Use data and trends to identify systemic workforce risk and recommend mitigation strategies
Report to the Managing Counsel, Employment and partner with HR, People, Litigation, and business leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. or equivalent law degree
Active bar admission or a practicing qualification in a relevant jurisdiction
7+ years of employment law experience post-law school graduation
Substantial experience advising on employment matters in APAC and/or EMEA
Experience navigating multi-jurisdictional, cross-border employment issues at a fast-growing, global company
Experience building or scaling employment law programs, including policies, templates, training, and audits
Comfort advising outside your home jurisdiction and coordinating local/outside counsel
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to influence senior leaders and translate complex legal issues into practical guidance
Ability to work autonomously through ambiguity and manage a high-volume, multi-region workload
English fluency required
Proficiency in an additional language such as German, French, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Japanese is a strong plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Talent-first flexible/remote work approach
Ethics, wellness, and a strong sense of belonging
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans