Senior Manager - Corporate Counsel, Labor & Employment

Digital Realty (UK) Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Sr. Manager, Corporate Counsel for Labor & Employment in the UK. This position involves advising on various employment issues, managing dispute resolutions, and collaborating with multiple internal teams. Candidates must have extensive experience in labor and employment law, particularly in the EMEA and APAC regions. Strong negotiation and drafting skills are essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of law and corporate strategy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in labor and employment law within EMEA and APAC.
• Strong capabilities in advising corporate strategies regarding employment issues.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with a focus on employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on employment issues.
• Manage dispute resolution for EMEA and APAC.
• Draft and negotiate employment and separation agreements.

Skills

Legal advice on employment issues

Drafting and negotiating agreements

Employment law compliance

Litigation strategies

Education

J.D. or equivalent legal degree

Job description

Job Description

Sr. Manager, Corporate Counsel, Labor & Employment (EMEA)

Your role

Labor & Employment

• Provide day-to-day advice and counseling on a diverse array of employment issues arising primarily from EMEA and APAC, working in coordination with other members of the Labor & Employment Legal Team members and closely with HR and other internal teams to assist with employment issues, including: Drafting, negotiating, and interpreting employment agreements and separation agreements;
• Advising on and assisting in the implementation of HR policies;
• Drafting, negotiating, and interpreting benefits and compensation programs and plans;
• Advising on labor issues and disputes as well as sensitive employee relations matters;
• Providing employment law support for M&A matters; and assisting the compliance team with HR-related investigations and compliance matters.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Manage all aspects of dispute resolution primarily related to EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) and APAC (Asia-Pacific) regions in coordination with a global legal team, including: Advising and coordinating with internal clients (commercial, design and construction, HR, procurement, IT, and other teams) on litigation and business resolution strategies;
• Managing pre-litigation processes, including document holds, disc...