Corporate Counsel, EMEA Employment

Blue Yonder; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 127,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Yonder is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel, EMEA Labour & Employment to join its Legal Department. You will advise HR and business leaders across the UK, France, Germany, and beyond on employment matters with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach.

The role requires UK/France/Germany qualified lawyers with 5+ years of employment law experience in multinational contexts. English fluency and strong cross-cultural communication are essential. Hybrid/remote options available.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in the UK, France, or Germany.
• Minimum of 5+ years of employment law experience with international exposure.
• Experience advising across UK, France, Germany, and Poland.
• Knowledge of GDPR/UK GDPR data protection in employment matters.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary legal advisor on employment matters across the EMEA region.
• Counsel on compliance, employee relations, discipline, and performance management.
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, letters, and covenants.
• Support restructurings including redundancies and consultations.
• Manage disputes with outside counsel and liaise with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Employment law

UK law

France law

Germany law

GDPR

English communication

Education

Qualified lawyer (UK/France/Germany)

Job description

jobs Verified: 19 Oct 2026 London, England, United Kingdom / Paris, France / Karlsruhe, Germany (Remote or Hybrid options available)

Corporate Counsel, EMEA Employment

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

London, England, United Kingdom / Paris, France / Karlsruhe, Germany (Remote or Hybrid options available)

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Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in the United Kingdom, France, or Germany with 5+ years of employment law experience at an international law firm, in-house legal department of a multinational company, or a combination thereof.

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Contextual Overview

Blue Yonder is seeking an experienced employment attorney to join its Legal Department as Corporate Counsel, EMEA Labour & Employment. This role serves as a trusted legal advisor and strategic partner to Human Resources and business leaders across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (EMEA), providing practical, solutions-oriented guidance on employment matters.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in the United Kingdom, France, or Germany.
• Minimum of 5+ years of employment law experience gained at an international law firm, an in-house legal department of a multinational company, or a combination of both.
• Demonstrated experience advising employers on a broad range of employment law matters across multiple European jurisdictions, including the UK, France, Germany, and Poland.
• Working knowledge of data privacy and data protection laws relating to the employment relationship (e.g., GDPR, UK GDPR).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Serve as a primary Legal Department contact for employment law matters throughout the EMEA region.
• Provide day-to-day counselling on employment-related legal risks, compliance obligations, employee relations, discipline, and performance management.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, offer letters, restrictive covenants, and separation agreements.
• Support workforce restructuring initiatives, including redundancies, reorganizations, and collective consultations (such as works councils and CSE).
• Manage employment claims, labor disputes, and litigation in partnership with outside counsel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Privacy, Ethics & Compliance, and Finance on employee-related matters.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not Specified

Mode: Remote from the United Kingdom, France, or Germany, or hybrid based out of offices in London (UK), Paris (France), or Karlsruhe (Germany).