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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the lead legal advisor on employment law matters across the business, partnering with People team and leadership teams globally.
- Provide practical, risk-based guidance on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, grievances, accommodations, leaves of absence, and terminations.
- Advise on employment law compliance across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with external counsel where appropriate.
- Lead and support workplace investigations involving employee complaints, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, misconduct, and other sensitive matters.
- Draft, review, and update employment-related agreements, policies, handbooks, and workplace procedures.
- Advise on workforce planning initiatives, including reorganisations, restructurings, reductions in force, and other organisational changes.
- Support the company’s international growth by providing employment-related guidance on new markets, hiring strategies, and workforce models.
- Manage employment-related disputes, agency inquiries, claims, and litigation in partnership with external counsel.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise stakeholders on emerging employment law risks and requirements.
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, and leadership teams to develop training and best practices related to workplace conduct and employment compliance.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions by providing employment-related due diligence and integration guidance.
- Provide legal support on other employment-related matters and strategic projects as they arise.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified solicitor, barrister, or equivalent legal qualification in the UK or another major jurisdiction.
- Significant experience advising on employment law matters at a leading law firm and/or multinational in-house legal department.
- Expertise in UK, EU, US employment law and comfortable working with other major jurisdictions.
- Experience advising People and senior business leaders in a fast-paced, global organization.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex and sensitive workplace issues.
- Experience handling workplace investigations, employment disputes, and litigation management.
- Strong commercial judgment and ability to provide practical, business-oriented advice.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Inclusion in our talent pool for future openings
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
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