Full-Time

Workforce Contracts and Compliance Manager

Updated on 8/18/2026

Websummit

Websummit

501-1,000 employees

Organizes global technology conferences and events

No salary listed

Dublin, Ireland

Hybrid

Hybrid work arrangement in Dublin.

Category
Legal & Compliance (1)

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Requirements
  • At least 2 years of experience in HR operations, contracts administration, or legal operations, with a strong focus on employee lifecycle administration or similar workflow-focused roles.
  • Excellent attention to detail when working with contracts, templates, names, dates, salaries, legal entities, and approval processes.
  • Experience using DocuSign or another electronic signature or contract management platform.
  • Proven experience managing employee data and workflows within an HR information system such as BambooHR or a similar system.
  • Confidence maintaining trackers, registers, workflow dashboards, and audit-ready records.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain process requirements clearly.
  • Sound judgment when working with confidential information and the ability to identify non-standard matters that should be escalated.
  • A practical and organized approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work calmly under pressure.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and core human resources compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the end-to-end workflow for employment contracts, contractor agreements, employer-of-record documentation, renewals, addenda, promotion and role-change letters, and other people-related documents.
  • Prepare documents using approved templates, check key information, coordinate approvals, issue documents through DocuSign, and track completion.
  • Ensure the correct legal entity, jurisdiction, template, salary, working pattern, language, expiry date, and approval process are used.
  • Maintain accurate registers for contractors, employer-of-record workers, and international hires, including start, renewal, and expiry dates.
  • Coordinate legal documentation and acknowledgements during onboarding and offboarding, including confidentiality, data protection, intellectual property, and post-termination obligations.
  • Help prepare instructions for external employment counsel and maintain clear records of legal advice and action points.
  • Identify recurring gaps, delays, and documentation issues, and help develop better workflows, trackers, and controls.
  • Work across teams and jurisdictions, supporting operations in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Canada, Brazil, Qatar, and other markets.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with employment contracts, contractor agreements, employer-of-record documentation, or cross-border teams.
  • Experience improving manual processes and introducing clearer workflows.

Web Summit runs large technology conferences worldwide, connecting tech companies, investors, media, and founders. Its flagship event is in Lisbon, with other conferences like Collision in North America and RISE in Asia, plus regional summits. Revenue comes from ticket sales, startup programs (ALPHA and BETA), and partnerships with major firms, while the company uses its own software to tailor recommendations and networking for attendees. The goal is to help people meet, form deals, and learn about new technology trends across a global community, while maintaining a sustainable, profitable event business.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Web Summit Qatar 2026 drew 30,274 participants, up 18%, with 1,637 startups.
  • Web Summit Rio 2026 hit 40,287 attendees, its biggest Brazilian edition.
  • 2025 revenue exceeded €100 million, and 60 new hires signal expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Lisbon’s contract ends in 2028; renewal talks start in 2026, inviting price pressure.
  • Portugal’s government criticized private-jet demand in 2025, signaling political backlash risk.
  • Paddy Cosgrave’s dominance creates key-person and succession risk; a founder exit would destabilize.

What makes Websummit unique

  • Web Summit still draws 71,386 attendees from 157 countries, making it Europe’s scale leader.
  • Its 2026 Qatar, Rio, and Lisbon portfolio gives one brand global, recurring reach.
  • The startup-investor mix is sticky: 1,857 investors and 2,725 startups clustered in Lisbon.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

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