Overview

Global Organisation seeking EMEA Employment Counsel, fluent in German, to join in-house legal team in London.

Responsibilities

• Provide wide-ranging employment support across EMEA with a focus on the Organisation’s German business, working with senior leadership, HR, the COO and regional leaders.
• Assist with a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious EMEA employment work, including contractual agreements, TUPE, corporate transactions, restructures, disputes, grievances, disciplinary matters, internal policies and procedures, compensation and benefits, whistleblowing, DEI initiatives, restrictive covenants and terminations.
• Conduct internal investigations and manage external counsel where necessary.
• Proactively identify and manage legal risk and liaise with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ PQE across Germany and EMEA, with proven experience as an employment lawyer in advisory, corporate support and contentious matters.
• Preferably from a top-tier City law firm; in-house experience is highly desirable.
• Versatile, efficient, proactive with strong drafting skills, mature, discreet and an excellent communicator; able to manage, prioritise and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.

Working arrangements

Flexible, hybrid working; collegiate team and excellent package on offer.

Notes

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