Employment Counsel

Responsibilities:

• Advise on HR programs, policies, and practices to ensure global and local compliance with labor and employment laws.
• Monitor regulatory changes, updating policies and processes to align with evolving requirements.
• Oversee HR-related contracts, collective agreements, and labor regulation application across regions.
• Partner with People & Culture to design scalable, compliant policies that support business objectives.

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with a Law degree.
• 4–6 years of professional experience, including 2–3 years in a major law firm (labour/employment practice) and 2–3 years in an international in-house legal department.
• Solid knowledge of labour and employment law, with proven experience advising on HR policies, collective agreements, contracts, and compliance matters.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor and interpret regulatory changes and translate them into practical updates for policies and processes.
• Strong business orientation with the ability to partner effectively with People & Culture teams and design scalable, compliant solutions.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken; able to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive self-starter with high motivation, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage both day-to-day issues and long-term strategic projects.

Nice to have:

• Experience in the Tech sector or commercial law is a plus.
• Other languages (ES, IT, PT, FR, DE).