Employment Lawyer (EMEA and APAC)

NetApp; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

NetApp in Ireland is seeking an accomplished global employment law attorney with at least 12 years of experience in employment law, including substantial in-house exposure within the technology sector. The role advises multinational organisations across Europe and Asia, supports M&A, and guides cross-border compliance.

You will collaborate with HR and business leaders, draft employment agreements, and monitor regulatory changes affecting the global workforce in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of professional legal experience focused on employment law, with demonstrable in-house counsel experience in the technology industry.
• Deep understanding of global employment law frameworks and cross-border compliance issues.
• Authorized to practice law in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal counseling on global employment law matters, including hiring, termination, workplace policies, investigations, leaves of absence, contingent labor, and commissions.
• Manage and resolve complex employment disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and government agency investigations.
• Draft/review employment contracts, separation agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other employment-related documents.
• Partner with HR, business leaders, and other stakeholders to develop and implement employment-related strategies, policies, and programs at the regional and global level.
• Monitor and interpret emerging legal trends and regulatory changes affecting the technology industry and global workforce.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions by assessing employment law risks and conducting due diligence.
• Collaborate with external counsel and oversee legal budgets and resources as necessary.

Skills

Employment law

In-house counsel

Cross-border compliance

Ireland licensure

Education

Licensed to practice law in Ireland

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an accomplishedglobalemploymentlawattorney with at least 12 years of experience in employment law, including substantialglobal internationalin-house counsel exposure within the technology sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven record ofadvisingmultinational organizations on complex employment matters, ensuring compliance across multiplejurisdictions(Europe and Asia preferred), and supporting fast-paced business operations with strategic legal guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal counseling on global employment law matters, including hiring, termination, workplace policies, investigations, leaves of absence, contingent labor, and commissions.
• Manage and resolve complex employment disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and government agency investigations.
• Draft/reviewemployment contracts, separation agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other employment-related documents.
• Partner with HR, business leaders, and other stakeholders to develop and implement employment-related strategies, policies, and programsat the regional and global level.
• Monitor and interpret emerging legal trends and regulatory changes affecting the technology industry and global workforce.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions by assessing employment law risks and conducting due diligence.
• Collaborate with external counsel and oversee legal budgets andresourcesas necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of professional legal experience focused on employment law, withdemonstrablein-house counsel experience in the technology industry.
• Deep understanding of global employment law frameworks and cross-border compliance issues.
• Authorized to practice law in Ireland.
• Experience providing legal support to multinational corporations and working with diverse teams across different countries.
• Excellentissuespotting,analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with international legal teamsacross all time zones.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why You’ll Thrive at NetApp

At NetApp, you won’t wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.

NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.

If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment – make your next move your best one.

AI Disclosure

For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support — rather than replace — human decision-making.