Sr. Counsel, International Employment Law
Job Summary
We are seeking an accomplished global employment law attorney with at least 8 years of experience in employment law, including substantial global international in-house counsel exposure within the technology sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of advising multinational organizations on complex employment matters, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions (Europe and Asia preferred), and supporting fast-paced business operations with strategic legal guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide practical legal counseling on global employment law matters, including hiring, termination, workplace policies, investigations, leaves of absence, wage and hour, contingent labor, and commissions.
- Draft/review employment contracts, separation agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other employment-related documents.
- Advise on employment elements of insourcing, outsourcing and HR vendor contracts.
- Partner with HR, business leaders, and other stakeholders to develop and implement employment-related strategies, policies, and programs at the regional and global level.
- Manage and resolve complex employment disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and government agency investigations.
- Monitor and interpret emerging legal trends and regulatory changes affecting the technology industry and global workforce.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions by assessing employment law risks and conducting due diligence.
- Collaborate with external counsel and oversee legal budgets and resources as necessary.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years of professional legal experience focused on employment law, with demonstrable in-house counsel experience in the technology industry.
- Deep understanding of global employment law frameworks and cross-border compliance issues.
- Experience providing legal support to multinational corporations and working with diverse teams across different countries.
- Excellent issue spotting, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with legal issues related to remote workforces, data privacy, and intellectual property as they pertain to employment law.
- Experience working with international legal teams across all time zones.
- Proven leadership and mentoring skills.
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