Senior Legal Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on intricate employment law issues throughout the EMEA region.

• Offer practical and commercially oriented advice during the entire employee lifecycle, which includes recruitment, onboarding, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, restructurings, layoffs, terminations, employee transfers, and post-employment responsibilities.

• Assist with high-stakes employee relations issues and develop litigation strategies in collaboration with external legal counsel.

• Evaluate legal risks associated with international recruitment, Employer of Record functions, immigration, benefits, and workforce mobility.

• Collaborate with local legal experts globally to ensure the provision of precise and pragmatic legal counsel.

• Create strategies for risk mitigation while aligning with business objectives.

• Mentor and guide Legal Specialists, Legal Associates, and Legal Counsel.

• Review intricate legal advice prior to its external dissemination.

• Contribute to the establishment of best practices, legal manuals, and quality benchmarks within the legal department.

• Serve as an escalation point for sensitive or critical legal issues impacting the business.

• Develop templates, automate processes, and create legal workflows to enhance efficiency without compromising quality.

• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to convert legal requirements into scalable platform features.

• Promote ongoing enhancements in legal processes.

• Provide advice on GDPR and privacy issues that affect employees, contractors, and clients.

• Assist with internal compliance programs, audits, and regulatory obligations.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of European employment law.

• Strong grasp of cross-border workforce compliance.

• Significant experience managing complex employee lifecycle issues.

• Skilled in negotiating intricate commercial contracts.

• Practical understanding of GDPR and employment-related privacy matters.

• Experience collaborating with external legal counsel across various jurisdictions.

• Previous experience in mentoring or leading legal teams.

• Familiarity with supporting rapidly expanding international businesses.

• Law Degree (LLB/JD) from an accredited institution.

• Bar admission or qualification in at least one European jurisdiction.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.

• Supportive and inclusive company culture.