EMEA Employment Counsel & HR Compliance Lead

Proofpoint; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking an Employment Law Counsel to join their global legal team. This role involves providing guidance on employment law, collaborating with HR on compliance issues, and managing legal processes related to corporate policies. Candidates should be fully qualified lawyers in the UK or Ireland, with experience in the High-Tech industry preferred. The position requires excellent negotiation skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. This is a hybrid role with office visits required in Reading or Cork.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive benefits

Learning & Development programs

Qualifications

• You must be a fully qualified lawyer in the UK or Ireland.
• Previous in-house experience preferred, especially in the High-Tech industry.
• Experience handling employment counseling and litigation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal analysis on laws that impact employees and HR compliance.
• Collaborate with HR for guidance on employment law queries.
• Monitor legislation and provide strategic legal advice to leadership.
• Support audits and policy creation related to employment law.
• Travel throughout EMEA when needed.

Skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Fluity in English

Strong drafting skills

Experience with unions and works councils

Client interaction skills

Excellent counselling skills

Education

Fully Qualified lawyer in UK or Ireland

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking an Employment Law Counsel to join their global legal team. This role involves providing guidance on employment law, collaborating with HR on compliance issues, and managing legal processes related to corporate policies. Candidates should be fully qualified lawyers in the UK or Ireland, with experience in the High-Tech industry preferred. The position requires excellent negotiation skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. This is a hybrid role with office visits required in Reading or Cork.