Employment Counsel, EMEA

Google; Dublin; Sur place; EUR 184 000 - 188 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Equity

Bonus target (25%)

Benefits

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Employment law advisory

Multi-jurisdiction experience

Legal problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

People management

Formation

Bar admission (UK/Irish)

Description du poste

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• Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the state in which the position is located.
• 7 years of attorney-level UK or Irish employment law experience in-house, or at a law firm.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience advising multinational corporations on employment law preferably in-house (including secondments) or at a law firm.
• Experience managing employment law issues in other jurisdictions in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
• Ability to identify legal issues and give sound and practical advice.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate difficult legal concepts concisely.
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with stakeholders.

About the job

As Corporate Counsel at Google, you work on the most exciting legal issues as disruptive technological innovations require creative and proactive legal guidance. You're part of a whip-smart group of in-house lawyers and the projects and cases you take on challenge you to think big and differently. You are collaborative -- ready to partner in initiatives that influence all aspects of the business and work with Googlers from all over the company. As an integrated part of the team, you proactively assess legal risks and advise on products that will not only move information into the 21st century, but move information law forward as well.

As Employment Counsel, EMEA, you will provide legal advice and support to regional and global People Operations teams on various employee-related matters. Your primary goal is to ensure compliance with local employment laws, regulations, and practices while fostering Google’s flexible and innovative culture. You will collaborate closely with HR, business, and Legal colleagues across global offices.

In this role, you will prioritize engaging demands from internal stakeholders and adapt quickly to a fast-paced, evolving environment. Key attributes include strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work on their own while remaining composed under pressure. Additionally, you will be an enthusiastic team player who grows in a collaborative environment and is eager to partner on initiatives that shape Google’s overall relationship with its employees. 20th century laws don't always solve 21st century problems, and Google Legal crafts innovative approaches for working with some of the toughest legal challenges of the information age. Whether you're a patent attorney, an intellectual property expert or an engineer headed to law school, Google Legal lets you address unanswered legal quandaries and create new precedents. Our innovative services raise challenging questions that demand creative and practical answers. We provide those answers by working at the crossroads of the law and new technology, helping Google build innovative and important products for users around the world. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Ireland: €184000 - €188000 (EUR) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google.

• Advise stakeholders across Google People Operations, Legal, and management on employment topics, including hiring, compensation, discipline, reorganizations, terminations, leaves, performance, employeedescription, contingent workforce issues and litigation.
• Draft employment guidelines, agreements and policies, and conduct HR training.
• Advise on HR compliance projects, and participate in cross-functional HR projects of varying levels of complexity. Provide employment legal advice to project teams and program managers, including identifying risks and mitigation strategies and collaborating to drive projects to completion.
• Advise on employment legal aspects of commercial agreements and M&A, including integration planning and employee transition arrangements.
• Support global and regional employment legal team projects, including identifying opportunities to create efficiencies and process improvements using AI and general project management.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.