Senior Employment Counsel Manager
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At G-P, our mission is to break down barriers to global business, enabling opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With remote-first and diverse teams all around the world, our people are the key to achieving this mission. That’s why we trust our Dream Team members with the flexibility and autonomy to do their best and most innovative work, encourage and support their personal growth and career development, and believe in recognition for a job well done.
The work you’ll be a part of here will have a positive impact on people and their work/life possibilities around the world. Our industry-leading SaaS-based Global Employment Platform™ enables our customers to expand and grow into 180+ countries, creating more opportunities for global success – without requiring entity or subsidiary setup. Beyond the power of our platform, we never forget that behind every hire is a human being. And that brings us to you.
Beyond a competitive compensation and benefits package, what we offer to all employees is the clear and simple promise of Opportunity Made Possible. Come expand your skills in new ways and experience the thrill of impacting the way the world works, today and in the future.
About the position:
We are seeking a Senior Employment Counsel, Manager - EMEA to join our dynamic legal team. The Senior Employment Counsel, Manager - EMEA will serve as the in-house legal expert on employment matters across the EMEA region, providing strategic legal advice, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, and managing a team of regional employment lawyers. This role requires extensive experience in employment law across multiple jurisdictions, excellent leadership and management skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing growth of G-P across the EMEA region and globally.
What you'll do:
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of employment lawyers across the EMEA region, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Oversee employment law advice and support across the EMEA region, providing oversight and strategic decision making regarding legal exposure and employment law matters.
Provide high quality legal advice on a broad range of individual and collective non-contentious and contentious employment issues, including but not limited to hiring practices, employee relations, terminations, investigations, and compliance.
Partner with customer facing HR teams, leadership, and other stakeholders to develop and implement employment practices and policies that comply with local and international laws.
Manage employment-related litigation across EMEA, including instructing and liaising with outside counsel and business units and ensuring appropriate reporting.
Identify and mitigate legal risks related to employment practices, disputes, and compliance.
Develop, review, and update employment policies and procedures to ensure they reflect best practices and comply with legal requirements.
Conduct training for HR teams and management on employment law issues and effective employee relations strategies.
Monitor and interpret new and changing employment laws and regulations and advise on necessary adjustments to company policies and practices.
What we're looking for:
Qualified lawyer in one or more EMEA jurisdictions, with 10+ years of experience in employment law, including law firm practice and in-house legal departments.
Experience working with multinational employers across various jurisdictions on a broad range of national and international employment law matters.
Excellent legal judgment, demonstrated creative problem-solving abilities, and business-sensitive analytical skills.
Experience managing and leading a team of legal professionals.
Excellent communication, negotiation, written communication, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through clear and concise messaging and legal advice. Able to effectively engage with stakeholders, leaders, and cross-functional teams.
Capacity to operate in a complex, global environment with ease and fluidity, while driving and influencing results.
Vision and experience in strategic initiatives beyond tactical implementation, including balancing legal and business needs while assessing appropriate risk to make meaningful decisions.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
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About the job
Senior Employment Counsel Manager
To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote Legal jobs
At G-P, our mission is to break down barriers to global business, enabling opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With remote-first and diverse teams all around the world, our people are the key to achieving this mission. That’s why we trust our Dream Team members with the flexibility and autonomy to do their best and most innovative work, encourage and support their personal growth and career development, and believe in recognition for a job well done.
The work you’ll be a part of here will have a positive impact on people and their work/life possibilities around the world. Our industry-leading SaaS-based Global Employment Platform™ enables our customers to expand and grow into 180+ countries, creating more opportunities for global success – without requiring entity or subsidiary setup. Beyond the power of our platform, we never forget that behind every hire is a human being. And that brings us to you.
Beyond a competitive compensation and benefits package, what we offer to all employees is the clear and simple promise of Opportunity Made Possible. Come expand your skills in new ways and experience the thrill of impacting the way the world works, today and in the future.
About the position:
We are seeking a Senior Employment Counsel, Manager - EMEA to join our dynamic legal team. The Senior Employment Counsel, Manager - EMEA will serve as the in-house legal expert on employment matters across the EMEA region, providing strategic legal advice, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, and managing a team of regional employment lawyers. This role requires extensive experience in employment law across multiple jurisdictions, excellent leadership and management skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing growth of G-P across the EMEA region and globally.
What you'll do:
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of employment lawyers across the EMEA region, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Oversee employment law advice and support across the EMEA region, providing oversight and strategic decision making regarding legal exposure and employment law matters.
Provide high quality legal advice on a broad range of individual and collective non-contentious and contentious employment issues, including but not limited to hiring practices, employee relations, terminations, investigations, and compliance.
Partner with customer facing HR teams, leadership, and other stakeholders to develop and implement employment practices and policies that comply with local and international laws.
Manage employment-related litigation across EMEA, including instructing and liaising with outside counsel and business units and ensuring appropriate reporting.
Identify and mitigate legal risks related to employment practices, disputes, and compliance.
Develop, review, and update employment policies and procedures to ensure they reflect best practices and comply with legal requirements.
Conduct training for HR teams and management on employment law issues and effective employee relations strategies.
Monitor and interpret new and changing employment laws and regulations and advise on necessary adjustments to company policies and practices.
What we're looking for:
Qualified lawyer in one or more EMEA jurisdictions, with 10+ years of experience in employment law, including law firm practice and in-house legal departments.
Experience working with multinational employers across various jurisdictions on a broad range of national and international employment law matters.
Excellent legal judgment, demonstrated creative problem-solving abilities, and business-sensitive analytical skills.
Experience managing and leading a team of legal professionals.
Excellent communication, negotiation, written communication, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through clear and concise messaging and legal advice. Able to effectively engage with stakeholders, leaders, and cross-functional teams.
Capacity to operate in a complex, global environment with ease and fluidity, while driving and influencing results.
Vision and experience in strategic initiatives beyond tactical implementation, including balancing legal and business needs while assessing appropriate risk to make meaningful decisions.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
#LI-JT