Senior Legal Counsel - Employment Law UK/I & BeNeLux and Nordics

Atos SE; Shalmsford Street; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital technology seeks a Senior Legal Counsel - Employment Law to lead the employment law function in the UK, Ireland, and BeNeLux. This role involves advising on compliance with employment laws, managing disputes, and collaborating with HR to implement effective policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in employment law, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of legal obligations in hiring and employee relations.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with extensive experience in UK employment law preferred.
• Proven track record in managing employment law matters.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and ability to influence senior management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on employment law across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage employment-related litigation and disputes.
• Conduct training on employment law topics for HR and management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel - Employment Law UK/I & BeNeLux and Nordics

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Location:

Remote Home, GB

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Job Summary:

The Senior Legal Counsel - Employment Law is responsible for leading the employment law function within GEOs UK, Ireland and BNN (Belux, Netherlands and Nordics. This role involves providing strategic legal advice and support on all employment-related matters, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations, and managing employment-related disputes and litigation. The Senior Legal Counsel - Employment Law will work closely with senior management, Employee Relations, HR, Legal and other departments to develop and implement policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice on UK, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Nordics employment law matters, including recruitment, contracts, employee relations, terminations, and disputes.
• Provide technical legal advice on TUPE (service provision change) and business transfers.
• Experience in matters related to Compensation & Benefits (bonus and commission plans, pay reviews, etc.).
• Experience advising on employment law issues connected with senior hirings and exits.
• Advise on the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures in compliance with employment law.
• Manage employment-related litigation and disputes with conciliation services and opposing counsel, and work with external counsel on tribunal work.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure consistent application of employment policies and practices.
• Conduct training and workshops on employment law topics for HR and management teams.
• Monitor changes in employment law and regulations and advise on necessary adjustments to company policies.

Qualifications:

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) (preferred) with experience in employment law. Can also be a qualified lawyer in one of the other applicable jurisdictions with extensive experience in employment law in the UK.
• Proven track record in managing employment law matters in private practice or in-house in a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Extensive experience in drafting employment related agreements.

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