Legal Counsel (Employment)

Revolut; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolut in Greater Dublin, Ireland, seeks a Legal Counsel (Employment) to join its global legal team. You will partner with HR, Employee Relations, and local management to navigate complex employment issues in a fast-paced multinational environment.

We require a minimum of 3+ years as a qualified employment lawyer in a top-tier UK firm or multinational in-house, with solid knowledge of UK employment laws, fluent English, and strong research skills. Cross-border experience in EMEA/APAC is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a qualified employment lawyer in a top-tier UK law firm and/or in-house legal department of a multinational organization.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment laws.
• Fluency in English and excellent legal research skills.
• Analytical and pragmatic thinker with a passion for technology.
• Nice to have: banking or regulatory background, cross-border employment law experience in EMEA and APAC.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to local management, ER, and HR on a wide array of employment issues, including grievances, dismissals, and contracts.
• Manage cross-border projects across the EMEA region or globally, collaborating with external counsel.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation, such as working time regulations.
• Advise on global mobility, contingent worker matters, and compensation, benefits, equity awards.
• Handle regulatory issues concerning conduct, remuneration matters, and regulatory inquiries.
• Manage employment litigation, negotiated exits, and settlements.

Skills

English fluency

Legal research

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

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3+ years of experience as a qualified employment lawyer in a top-tier UK law firm and/or in-house legal department of a multinational organisation; solid knowledge of UK employment laws; fluency in English; excellent legal research skills.

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Full Opportunity Brief

Complete Guide: Legal Counsel (Employment) at Revolut

Global financial super-app Revolut is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Legal Counsel (Employment) to join its dynamic legal team in Greater Dublin. Since its inception in 2015, Revolut has grown to serve over 75 million customers worldwide with a workforce of over 13,000 employees. This role offers an exciting opportunity for employment law specialists to partner with human resources, employee relations, and local management to navigate complex employment issues in a fast-paced, multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Legal Counsel specializing in employment law, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic legal advice and counsel to local management, Employee Relations (ER), and Human Resources (HR) on a wide array of employment issues, including grievances, dismissals, and employment contracts.
• Managing cross-border projects across the EMEA region or globally, collaborating with external counsel, and directly delivering employment law advice.
• Ensuring strict compliance with local legislation, such as working time regulations.
• Advising on global mobility, contingent worker matters, and coordinating compensation, benefits, bonuses, and equity awards.
• Handling regulatory issues concerning conduct, remuneration matters, and regulatory inquiries.
• Managing employment litigation, negotiated exits, and settlements.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a qualified employment lawyer in a top-tier UK law firm and/or an in-house legal department of a multinational organization.
• Legal Knowledge: Solid, demonstrable knowledge of UK employment laws.
• Skills: Fluency in English, excellent legal research capabilities, and the ability to organize, prioritize, and perform under pressure.
• Mindset: Analytical and pragmatic thinker capable of providing innovative, proactive advice, with a passion for technology.
• Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have): A background in banking or other regulatory fields, prior in-house experience, and experience handling cross-border employment law issues in EMEA and APAC regions.