EMEA Employment Counsel – London/Dublin, Equity & Bonus

Google LLC; Dublin; On-site; EUR 184,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target (25%)

Benefits

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking an Employment Counsel, EMEA-based, to help advise and guide regional and global People Operations on a range of employee matters. You will ensure compliance with local laws, partner with HR and Legal, and help shape Google’s approach to employment issues across the region.

The role emphasizes collaboration, proactive risk assessment, and delivering practical legal guidance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the bar in the UK or Ireland and in good standing.
• 7 years of attorney-level UK or Irish employment law experience in-house or at a law firm.
• Experience advising multinational corporations on employment law.
• Experience managing employment law issues across Europe, Middle East and Africa.
• Ability to identify legal issues and provide sound, practical advice.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong people management and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise stakeholders across Google People Operations, Legal, and management on employment topics (hiring, compensation, discipline, reorganizations, terminations, leaves, performance, workforce issues and litigation).
• Draft employment guidelines, agreements and policies; conduct HR training.
• Advise on HR compliance projects and cross-functional HR initiatives; identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Advise on employment aspects of commercial agreements and M&A, including integration planning and employee transition.
• Support global and regional employment legal team projects; drive process improvements and explore AI-driven efficiencies.

Skills

Employment law advisory

Multi-jurisdiction experience

Legal problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

People management

Education

Bar admission (UK/Irish)

Job description

Google LLC is seeking an Employment Counsel, EMEA-based, to help advise and guide regional and global People Operations on a range of employee matters. You will ensure compliance with local laws, partner with HR and Legal, and help shape Google’s approach to employment issues across the region.

The role emphasizes collaboration, proactive risk assessment, and delivering practical legal guidance in a fast-paced environment.