Employment Counsel

Electronic Arts; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts seeks an experienced employment attorney for a 5-month maternity coverage. This role reports to Senior Employment Counsel and collaborates with People Experience to provide front-line and strategic support on employment matters.

Location options include Guildford or Galway Office, with remote work from the UK, Ireland, or East Coast US. The role spans Ireland, Finland, Romania, Czechia, and Switzerland, and also supports the UK and Sweden, handling hiring, performance,

Qualifications

• You are a practising attorney at a senior level in employment law in an in-house legal department or law firm.
• Qualified solicitor in your location.
• Proficiency with applicable laws relating to employment matters in the relevant territories.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters.
• Experience working cross-functionally with the business and legal teams.
• Partnering with all levels of management and able to manage numerous projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Global Employment Legal Team to ensure alignment and consistency in all regions where EA operates.
• Act as primary employment counsel for EA's operations in Ireland, Finland, Romania, Czechia, and Switzerland; provide support for UK and Sweden.
• Manage day-to-day employment law matters including hiring, performance management, termination, wage and hour rules, disability accommodations, harassment and discrimination, contingent worker issues, investigations and related litigation.
• Liaise with external employment counsel to manage litigation or obtain advice on specific issues in the above territories.
• Advise on employment or workforce-related issues arising in transactions and corporate arrangements in Europe and Asia.
• Support several global employment projects from the employment perspective.
• Collaborate with other Employment team members to support EU territories as necessary.

Skills

Senior employment attorney

Employment law knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Locations

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

• Galway
• Ireland

• Orlando
• Florida
• United States of America

Role ID

216382

Worker Type

Temporary - with Benefits (EU & Malaysia)

Studio/Department

Legal

Work Model

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

We are looking for an experienced employment attorney for a 5 month maternity coverage period. You will report to the Senior Employment Counsel, and you'll work directly with People Experience business partners providing front-line and strategic support on a wide variety of employment related subjects. This position can be located in our Guildford or Galway Office, alternatively, can be remote from UK, Ireland, East Coast US

Join us in driving the next revolution in games. Role Responsibility Details

Collaborate with the Global Employment Legal Team to ensure alignment and consistency in all regions where EA operates.

Act as primary employment counsel for EA's operations in Ireland, Finland, Romania, Czechia, and Switzerland. Will also provide support for employment matters in the UK and Sweden. This will include managing all types of day-to-day employment law matters, like hiring; performance management and termination; wage and hour rules; disability accommodation; harassment, discrimination and bullying; contingent worker issues; investigations and related litigation.

Liaise with external employment counsel where necessary to manage litigation or obtain advice on specific issues in the above territories.

Advise on employment or other workforce related issues arising in transactions and other corporate arrangements in Europe and Asia.

Support several global employment projects from the employment perspective.

Collaborate with other members of the Employment team to support their EU territories, as necessary.

General Qualifications

You are a practising attorney at a senior level in employment law in an in-house legal department or law firm.

Qualified solicitor in your location..

Proficiency with applicable laws relating to employment matters in the relevant territories.

Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters.

Experience working cross-functionally with the business and legal teams.

Partnering with all levels of management and able to manage numerous projects simultaneously.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.