EMEA Employment Counsel: London or Dublin

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

Job summary

Google is seeking an Employment Counsel, EMEA, to provide legal guidance on employee relations, compliance with local laws, and HR initiatives across global offices. You will partner with HR, Legal, and business teams to manage risk and advise on complex matters.

The role emphasizes proactive advisory work, handling multinational employment issues, and collaborating with stakeholders to align Google’s people practices with innovative policies.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with UK/Irish experience.
• Admitted to the bar or authorized to practice in the position's location.
• 7+ years of attorney-level UK or Irish employment law experience in-house or at a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Advise stakeholders across Google People Operations, Legal, and management on employment topics.
• Draft employment guidelines, agreements and policies, and conduct HR training.
• Advise on HR compliance projects and cross-functional HR initiatives.

Skills

Employment law

In-house counsel

UK/IE employment law

Education

Law degree

Job description

Google is seeking an Employment Counsel, EMEA, to provide legal guidance on employee relations, compliance with local laws, and HR initiatives across global offices. You will partner with HR, Legal, and business teams to manage risk and advise on complex matters.

The role emphasizes proactive advisory work, handling multinational employment issues, and collaborating with stakeholders to align Google’s people practices with innovative policies.