EMEA Employment Law Senior Counsel

JLL; Madrid; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel - Labor and Employment Law to lead the regional strategy for EMEA, concentrating on the transposition of the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law and the evolving works council framework across multiple jurisdictions.

The role requires advising senior leaders, directing cross-border employment matters, and coordinating with our global employment law team to shape the regional agenda from Madrid.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact person for HR and business inquiries related to employment law across the EMEA region and for international projects
• Provide cooperation and support to HR and legal teams in individual EMEA countries
• Advise and support cross-border issues and projects throughout the EMEA region
• Monitor compliance with evolving federal, national, and regional employment laws across EMEA jurisdictions and advise on implementation strategies
• Handle employment law matters across diverse EMEA markets with varying legal frameworks
• Coordinate with local legal teams to ensure consistent application of employment policies across the region
• Provide comprehensive guidance on wage and hour matters, working time directives, and compensation structures across EMEA jurisdictions
• Advise on leave laws and administration, including statutory leave entitlements, parental leave, and reasonable accommodation requirements under local disability legislation
• Draft, review, and revise employee agreements including employment contracts, offer letters, restrictive covenants, secondment agreements, and independent contractor arrangements compliant with local laws

Job description

JLL is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel - Labor and Employment Law to lead the regional strategy for EMEA, concentrating on the transposition of the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law and the evolving works council framework across multiple jurisdictions.

The role requires advising senior leaders, directing cross-border employment matters, and coordinating with our global employment law team to shape the regional agenda from Madrid.