Associate Counsel - Employment EMEA

Uber; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and transportation company in London is seeking a junior lawyer to join their EMEA Employment Legal team. The ideal candidate will have UK qualifications and at least 2 years of PQE experience. Responsibilities include resolving employment issues, advising on litigation, and collaborating with HR on employment matters. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a positive attitude, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years PQE experience
• History of driving efficient use of resources
• Collaborative approach with business and legal groups

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve employment related issues regarding Uber’s business.
• Handle employment litigation involving employees and drivers/couriers.
• Advise on HR matters regarding recruitment and performance management.
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts and agreements.

Skills

UK qualified employment lawyer

Strong written and oral communication skills

Positive attitude in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work independently

Education

Qualified solicitor in the UK

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for an exceptional junior lawyer to join our EMEA Employment Legal team to support and help lead our growing businesses across Europe.

This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to join a global legal team integral to a company engaged in cutting edge technology and focused on solving some of the biggest challenges in the world - including changing the way regulators, courts and legislators think about the future of work. This role will be based in London. The position will report directly to the EMEA Head of Employment Legal based in London and will work closely with the EMEA Employment Team.

What You'll Do

• Identify and resolve employment related issues regarding Uber’s business and its relationship with users of the Uber App.
• Handle and advise on litigation disputes and employment litigation involving both employees and drivers/couriers.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in tax, regulatory legal, product developers and policy and communications team to pre-empt employment law risks related to Uber’s business, and proactive finding solutions to those issues.
• Work with the business and colleagues in legal, tax and policy as we explore new modalities across the region.
• Advise Uber’s HR team on the full range of employment matters relating to recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, compensation, benefits, and terminations in Northern & Eastern Europe. Prepare and conduct training for HR and the business on various employment related topics such as conducting investigations, performance management and award related matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of employment documents, including employment contracts, restrictive covenant agreements, assignment letters, separation agreements and policies and handbooks.
• Partner closely with HR and internal audit on a variety of projects, initiatives, investigations and risk management.

What You'll Need

• UK qualified employment lawyer with at least 2 years PQE experience
• Ability to work independently and own matters, including advising business stakeholders, which will include those based in the UK, Nordics and Eastern Europe.
• Positive attitude in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house experience is preferred, but not essential
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Confidence in operating in a fast-paced environment.
• History of driving efficient and strategic use of resources, including other support functions, in-house counsel, vendors and external counsel.
• Inquisitiveness, along with the ability to spot issues, get to the heart of the matter, and articulate plans to address them.
• Collaborative approach with both business and legal groups, with a strong ability to build relationships, gain credibility and partner with others.
• Passionate about your work and a desire to have a big impact.
• Enthusiastic about Uber!

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let’s move the world forward, together.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to [e-mail].