International Labor and Employment Counsel

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Requirements:

• 7+ years of privacy compliance experience in-house or at a law firm.
• Strongly preferred qualified and practicing solicitor in England and Wales.
• Minimum 7 years PQE.
• Experience in providing employment-related guidance throughout EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions.
• In-depth knowledge of privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR and UK GDPR, with additional knowledge of HIPAA or US state privacy laws being a plus.
• Demonstrated operational experience translating legal requirements into employment advice.
• Experience leading responses to employee relations incidents and analyzing labor and employment issues globally.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-driven and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Provide in-house legal counsel on employment related matters, including employment agreements, handbooks, policy issues, workplace investigations, and Employee Relations matters.
• Work closely with Employee Relations and HR Business Partners to support emerging issues.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws, regulations, and policies.
• Participate in and influence decision-making with clients and stakeholders.
• Identify legal risks, provide practical and solution-focused advice.
• Independently handle legal matters and projects from basic to complex.
• Supervise outside counsel on employment-related matters.
• Educate and train internal stakeholders on legal matters, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain awareness of emerging laws and trends in labor and employment protection globally.