Senior Lead Counsel, Employment EMEA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Serve as one of three employment lawyers for CrowdStrike in the EMEA region, offering additional support to other regions as required.

• Act as a strategic advisor and key contact for business leadership and the HR team on a broad array of employee relations matters, delivering commercially-focused legal solutions that align risk with swift business growth.

• Draft and examine employment agreements, separation agreements, and corporate policies.

• Provide counsel on recruitment, terminations, performance management issues, internal investigations, disciplinary matters, and global labor law compliance.

• Oversee the employment components of M&A transactions.

• Lead and manage intricate multi-jurisdictional projects.

• Handle litigation associated with employment law disputes.

• Assist the HR, Sales, Finance, Payroll, Benefits, and Equity teams with various initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Compensation team to draft, review, and modify variable compensation plans.

• Partner with the Human Resources team to facilitate training sessions.

• Keep abreast of legal developments throughout the region.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of legal experience, which includes considerable time at a prestigious law firm and/or a dynamic, multinational tech organization.

• In-depth knowledge of employment law in your home jurisdiction (France, Spain, or Israel) and a willingness to learn and master the law across the EMEA region and other international jurisdictions as necessary.

• Demonstrated ability to complete projects autonomously and collaboratively within a team.

• Capacity to assess and understand risk, providing practical risk-adjusted guidance for a fast-paced global company.

• Self-motivated individual capable of managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, possessing a “roll up your sleeves” attitude and a team-oriented mindset.

• Must be a qualified lawyer in France, Spain, or Israel.

• Proficient in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive leader in compensation and equity awards.

• Extensive physical and mental wellness programs.

• Attractive vacation and holiday policies for rejuvenation.

• Paid parental and adoption leave.

• Professional development opportunities available for all employees, regardless of their level or role.

• Employee Networks, neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to foster connections.

• Lively office culture featuring world-class amenities.

• Recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified™ globally.