Provide day-to-day advice and counseling on a diverse array of employment issues arising primarily from EMEA and APAC, working in coordination with other members of the Labor & Employment Legal Team members and closely with HR and other internal teams to assist with employment issues, including: Drafting, negotiating, and interpreting employment agreements and separation agreements;
Advising on and assisting in the implementation of HR policies;
Drafting, negotiating, and interpreting benefits and compensation programs and plans;
Advising on labor issues and disputes as well as sensitive employee relations matters;
Providing employment law support for M&A matters; and assisting the compliance team with HR-related investigations and compliance matters.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Manage all aspects of dispute resolution primarily related to EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) and APAC (Asia-Pacific) regions in coordination with a global legal team, including: Advising and coordinating with internal clients (commercial, design and construction, HR, procurement, IT, and other teams) on litigation and business resolution strategies;
Managing pre-litigation processes, including document holds, discovery/disclosure, and engagement of outside counsel;
Reviewing filings, correspondence, and other materials, as appropriate;
Consulting on trial and/or settlement strategies; and Collaborating with and managing outside counsel.
General
Manage outside counsel effectively and efficiently.
Support the continuous improvement of standard forms and the development and improvement of policies and procedures for the Legal Department.
Execute assigned projects as determined by needs of the Legal Department.
What you’ll need
Qualified lawyer in one or more EMEA jurisdiction where we operate, preferably the Netherlands, UK, Germany, or France.
Minimum of 5-7 years of post-qualification litigation and employment counseling experience, including a combination of internationally recognized law firm and/or in-house experience.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Excellent drafting, negotiating, writing, speaking, and analytical skills.
Must be able to work with sensitive matters and respect confidentiality procedures.
Ability to identify and research legal risks and issues, and effectively counsel clients.
Flexible team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills -- written and verbal.
Self-motivated, independent, and able to handle and prioritize time-sensitive projects.
Ability to develop and implement processes for Legal Department.
Must be able to come into the office as required. Currently we work on a 2-3 day in office hybrid schedule.