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AlixPartners, LLP; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm in London seeks an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its Legal Team. This role involves providing comprehensive employment law advice across EMEA, especially in Germany. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, including in-house work, and possess excellent English and German communication skills. A hybrid working model is offered, allowing flexibility in work location.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' post-qualification experience as employment lawyer, at least 1 year in-house.
• Knowledge of employment law in Germany and broader EMEA region is essential.
• Ability to operate under time pressure and in ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide general employment law advice across all employment issues.
• Advise on senior executive recruitment and exits, including drafting contracts.
• Support the People team in compliance with employment laws.

Skills

Excellent English communication skills

Excellent German communication skills

Legal advice providing

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualified UK or Germany based employment lawyer

Job description

Overview

A new opportunity exists for a qualified and experienced Employment Lawyer to join our Legal Team based in London. You will be part of an EMEA Employment Counsel team, advising the business on the full range of employment law matters across EMEA, with a particular focus on Germany. As part of a global Legal, Compliance & Risk team, you will report into the Associate General Counsel based in Southfield, Michigan, who has responsibility for litigation and employment matters globally. This is a great opportunity to face technical challenges in an interesting position and develop your knowledge and commercial acumen. You will be supported by the Associate General Counsel, business leaders, mentors, coaches, and colleagues on the Legal, Compliance & Risk team to ensure you are learning and developing. You will be providing a wide range of employment law advice and assistance related to Germany and across the EMEA business. You will support our People team, as well as the leadership team, including the EMEA Chief Operations Officer, Partnership Matters Office, and the EMEA country and regional leaders. You will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with significant exposure to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Providing general employment law advice on the full range of employment issues faced by an international business, including but not limited to contractual arrangements, employment-related laws and regulations, HR policies, restrictive covenants, employment litigation matters, contingent labour matters (including contractor / worker status), recruitment, redundancies and exits
• Advising on senior executive recruitment and exits, including advising on strategy, instructing and managing external counsel, and negotiating and drafting contracts
• Advising on employee relations issues including internal investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes and performance management
• Instructing, supervising and analysing the advice provided by external counsel in the EMEA jurisdictions, primarily Germany
• Supporting the People team in developing strategies and policies to ensure and maintain compliance with employment-related laws and regulations
• Supporting the business with transactions and advising on TUPE (and equivalent) legislation throughout Europe
• Drafting documents including employment contracts, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, bonus plans, and HR policies
• Supporting colleagues in Legal, Compliance and Risk with issues relating to employment law and contingent workers
• Ability to give well-reasoned legal advice, including when under time pressure or in fast-moving or ambiguous circumstances
• Independent and autonomous working, but able to identify issues and understand when to escalate or involve other team members
• Self-motivation and the willingness to proactively maintain your awareness of key changes to employment law impacting Germany and wider EMEA region
• Organisational and prioritisation skills, including the ability to respond to business issues in a timely manner
• Combining sound legal advice with business acumen and judgment to provide workable, pragmatic solutions
• Developing strong working relationships with senior stakeholders, peers and colleagues from across the business and being a true team player
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• At least 3-5 years' post-qualification experience
• as a UK or Germany based employment lawyer, of which at least 1 year was spent in-house (role is based in London)
• Knowledge and experience of other legal systems in Germany and EMEA generally
• Willingness to learn about any jurisdictions in which you do not already have knowledge or experience
• Excellent English and German spoken and written communication skills and drafting skills

About Us

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honouring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone. AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees\' work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.