Description:
We’re looking for an experienced and commercial employment lawyer to join our team and provide employment legal counsel across the EMEA region. This is a unique opportunity to join a nimble team in a growing organization and work on challenging issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide advice and strategic support to the People Team, business leaders and other cross-functional partners on a range of employment law issues including relating to recruiting, hiring, performance management, re-organizations, compensation and benefits, accommodations, leaves of absence, contingent workforces, and other employment-related matters.
- Draft and advise on employment-related agreements, guidelines, contracts, benefits plans, and policies.
- Partner with our People Team to build efficient processes to maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations.
- Coordinate and drive completion of employment related projects, including internal process reviews, new policy roll-outs and implementation, and training programs.
- Develop creative approaches to managing legal risks and resolving disputes.
- Participate in creation and delivery of training related to employment law matters.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of company policies.
- Assist with and manage employment-related disputes and litigation.
What We’re Looking For:
- At least 5 years of Post Qualification experience specialising in employment law; substantial experience advising on Irish or UK employment legal matters; experience advising on employment matters in other regions is a plus; prior in-house experience strongly preferred
- Qualification to practice law in Ireland
- An excellent communicator and able to partner well with colleagues in legal, the people team and the broader business
- Track record of pragmatic solutions oriented counseling in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines
- Willingness to work across jurisdictions and time zones
- Proven ability to identify, prioritize and resolve complex issues quickly and independently
- Proven ability to recognize business risk for the company and partner effectively with stakeholders to manage and mitigate those risks
- Strong work ethic focused on execution; team player who is willing to pitch in where needed
- Exceptional judgment in the face of ambiguity and impeccable integrity
- Excellent communication skills around complex legal matters and ability to maintain discretion, confidentiality and professionalism under pressure
- Adept at working with multiple stakeholders, building strong cross-functional relationships and driving outcomes by bringing people together to reach nuanced decisions
- Facilitates and contributes to a more diverse and inclusive environment