Senior Legal Counsel (Employment Law)

Safeguard Global; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a proactive Senior Counsel to join a fully remote legal team. This role focuses on managing employment-related disputes and litigation across the EMEA region while supporting various commercial matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law and commercial contracting, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes. Join a high-impact role that allows you to shape the legal function and work with a globally distributed team.

Benefits

Fully remote work environment

Collaborative globally distributed team

High-impact role with growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience focusing on employment law and commercial contracts.
• Strong background in managing litigation across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment disputes and litigation across EMEA, coordinating with external counsel.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including supply chain agreements.

Skills

Employment Law

Commercial Contracting

Litigation Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Job Title: Senior Counsel (Remote – EMEA Focus)

Location: Remote (EMEA time zones preferred)
Reports to: Director of Legal
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Counsel to join our fully remote legal team. This position will focus on managing employment-related disputes and litigation across the EMEA region, while also supporting a wide range of commercial matters including supply chain agreements and day-to-day legal issues. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and advise senior management on risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and contractual strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle employment disputes and litigation across EMEA, coordinating with external counsel as needed.
• Provide legal advice and support on employment law matters, including internal investigations, terminations, and employee relations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including supply chain and procurement agreements.
• Advise on legal risks and mitigation strategies across various business functions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including HR, Operations, Procurement, and Sales.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in key EMEA jurisdictions and provide updates and guidance to business teams.
• Support broader legal department initiatives and contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and templates.

Qualifications

• Law degree and current license to practice law
• Minimum 5 years of legal experience, with a strong background in employment law and commercial contracting.
• Experience handling or managing litigation and disputes, ideally across multiple jurisdictions in EMEA.
• Ability to work independently and remotely, while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across cultures and functions.
• Business-oriented mindset and sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house legal experience.
• Familiarity with global or cross-border legal issues.
• Experience supporting supply chain or procurement functions.

What We Offer

• A fully remote work environment
• The opportunity to work with a collaborative and globally distributed team
• A high-impact role with room to grow and shape the legal function

Next Steps:

To express your interest, please click on the following link. We wish you the best with your application. Our Guardian promise to you is to keep in touch to arrange the next stage should your application meet the position's requirements, and or a gentle update if you have been unsuccessful at this time.

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