Employment Counsel

3 Months ago • 5-8 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

The Employment Counsel - EMEA will provide legal advice and guidance on all aspects of employment law across EMEA. Responsibilities include providing legal advice on hiring, employee relations, and terminations, managing employment-related disputes, and ensuring compliance with local and international laws. The role involves collaborating with HR, Operations, and Product teams, drafting legal documents, and participating in training. The candidate will be a motivated attorney with experience across a wide range of employment matters. They will also provide business-driven solutions to manage employment-related legal risks. They will also be expected to monitor and interpret new and changing employment laws and regulations.
Must have:
  • Provide legal advice on employment law matters in EMEA.
  • Develop practical solutions to manage employment-related risks.
  • Collaborate with HR and Operations teams on policies.
  • Manage employment-related disputes and litigation.
  • Monitor and interpret new employment laws.
Good to have:
  • Experience working at a multinational company is a plus.
  • Experience managing health and safety or occupational risk matters is a plus.

Job Details

About Us

Our leading SaaS-based Global Growth Platform™ enables clients to expand into over 180 countries quickly and efficiently, without the complexities of establishing local entities. At G-P, we’re dedicated to breaking down barriers to global business and creating opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

Our diverse, remote-first teams are essential to our success. We empower our Dream Team members with flexibility and resources, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and every contribution is valued and celebrated.

The work you do here will positively impact lives around the world. We stand by our promise: Opportunity Made Possible. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, we invite you to join us in expanding your skills and helping to reshape the future of work.

At G-P, we assist organizations in building exceptional global teams in days, not months—streamlining the hiring, onboarding, and management process to unlock growth potential for all.

We are seeking an Employment Counsel - EMEA to join our dynamic legal team. As Employment Counsel - EMEA, you will help G-P navigate the complexities of employment law and compliance across EMEA, providing strategic legal advice and guidance on all aspects of employment law across EMEA. This role will partner closely with our People, Global Operations, Product teams, and business leaders to ensure compliance with local employment laws, mitigate legal risks, manage and resolve disputes and litigation, and support the company’s strategic objectives. The successful candidate will be a motivated, solutions-oriented attorney with experience across a wide range of employment matters, who is capable of navigating complex legal challenges and providing practical, business-focused advice in a fast-paced, global environment. This role will report to Senior Employment Counsel, Manager - EMEA. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high quality legal advice on a broad range of employment law matters throughout the EMEA region, including but not limited to hiring practices, employee relations, accommodations, disciplinary processes, terminations, workplace investigations, and employment compliance.

  •  Develop and provide innovative, practical business-driven solutions to manage employment-related legal risks.

  • Collaborate with HR and Operations teams and other stakeholders to develop and implement employment practices, HR policies, and procedures that comply with local and international laws.

  • Manage employment-related disputes, claims, and litigation across EMEA including managing and liaising with outside local counsel and business units as necessary.   

  • Monitor and interpret new and changing employment laws and regulations and partner with HR, Operations and other stakeholders to develop compliance strategies.

  • Draft, review, and update employment-related agreements, documents, policies, and procedures.

  • Participate in the creation and delivery of training related to employment law matters.

  • Partner with the Product teams to ensure compliance with employment laws across G-P’s products and platforms. 

  • Assorted other legal team projects to address the needs of a global, high-growth company.

Qualifications:

  • Qualified lawyer in Sweden, Hungary or another jurisdiction in the EMEA region.

  • 5-8 years of employment law experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department. Experience working at a multinational company across various jurisdictions is a plus.

  • Experience on a broad range of employment law matters, including hiring, employee relations, accommodations, investigations, terminations, HR policies, employment compliance, and litigation. Experience managing health and safety or occupational risk matters is a plus.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical legal advice and creative solutions to complex legal matters, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and concisely. 

  • Ability to work collaboratively and engage with diverse stakeholders across the organization in an international setting.  

 

G-P. Global Made Possible.

G-P is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

G-P also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation due to a disability during the interview process, please contact us at careers@g-p.com.

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