Legal Counsel - Employment

Activision Blizzard,Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a self-motivated Employment Counsel to join their dynamic EMEA Legal team. This pivotal role involves providing pragmatic legal advice on employment matters across various jurisdictions, supporting HR and business leaders in making informed, people-centric decisions. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to compliance initiatives and policy development while fostering a collaborative culture. If you are passionate about shaping the future of the games industry and want to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Strong academic record and qualification in law from the EU.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on employment matters to HR and business leaders.
• Manage employment litigation and advise on employee investigations.
• Develop and implement policies and training programs.

Skills

Employment Law Expertise

Legal Project Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Honours Degree in Law

Practicing Certificate from EU

Tools

AI-enabled Tools

Job description

Job Title:

Legal Counsel - Employment

Requisition ID:

R025145

Job Description:

Job Title: Employment Counsel

Department: Legal

Contract Term:Permanent

Location: Office based (Soho, London) & hybrid work from home

Your Mission

We’re looking for a self-motivated and collaborative employment lawyer to join our EMEA Legal team. This role focuses on employment matters across Activision Blizzard and King’s operations outside of North America, supporting a wide range of international legal work.

This is a high-impact role with a diverse and fast-paced workload, shaped by the evolving needs of the business and the dynamic markets in which we operate. You’ll be a trusted partner to the broader HR team and business leaders, playing a key role in enabling thoughtful, people-centric decisions.

Your core focus will be delivering pragmatic, timely, and solution-oriented legal advice across a wide range of employment matters including hiring, benefits, employment contracts, contingent workforce, employee relations, investigations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and leaves of absence.

Through your advice and guidance, you’ll be expected to demonstrate a strong appreciation for the company’s culture and values, while recognizing the critical role of employee engagement in driving business success.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in a collaborative, global environment where your counsel will directly influence how we grow and support our people and business.

Responsibilities:

• Providing business-oriented and people-focused legal advice and support to our HR, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Development and Talent Acquisition teams on a wide range of employment, compliance and regulatory matters
• Contributing to other initiatives as part of the global Compliance/Ethics team and partnering with other team members on global projects
• Developing, improving, & implementing policies, plans, & practices
• Driving & supporting designated projects & workplace initiatives
• Developing & delivering training programs
• Managing all aspects of any employment litigation and advising on employee investigations
• Support for people-focused global initiatives
• Developing action plans to address corporate compliance obligations and partnering with relevant areas of the business to achieve implementation

Knowledge / Experience / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong academic record and honours degree (or equivalent) and qualification in law / practicing certificate from any country in the EU
• You’ll bring a level of legal expertise typically gained through 2 - 4 years’ post qualification experience, ideally gained within a multinational company or a leading international law firm. In-house experience is an advantage.
• Strong background in employment law, investigations and employee relations in any EU country
• Experience in advising across jurisdictions
• Experience in legal project management / operations, or a lead role in managing multijurisdictional projects is an advantage
• Able to identify and balance legal & business interests effectively

Personal Attributes:

• Strong initiative, analytical skills, and sound legal, ethical & business judgment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) in English (additional European language skills are an advantage)
• Able to build relationships and work collaboratively with personnel at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively prioritise tasks, and thrive under pressure, bringing a positive, solutions-focused mindset whilst showing a good sense of humour
• An interest in adopting new technologies, particularly AI-enabled tools
• Collaborative, proactive, commercial, creative
• Willing to travel abroad

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.