Senior Employment Legal Counsel

vor 2 Wochen

Berlin, Deutschland Jobs for Humanity Vollzeit

Company Description

Company Name: Contentful

**Job Description**:
About the opportunity

The EMEA Senior Employment Counsel will work closely with our global Legal Team and be a key colleague of the People team. You will serve as the primary legal advisor on employment law-related issues and be a consultant and investigator on escalated employee relations matters. This role will also help establish employment law-related considerations while leading more complex, high-risk employee relations cases. You will report to the VP & Deputy General Counsel, Corporate.

What to expect?
- Provide practical advice on employment issues such as recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, conduct issues, compensation, benefits, terminations, and inclusion and diversity programs across multiple countries in EMEA.
- Handle internal dispute resolution and employment-related litigation.
- Manage outside counsel handling employment and non-employment litigation.
- Advise on employee administrative interactions, organizational matters, and engagement with relevant organizations.
- Assist with employer of record and professional employer organization matters.
- Oversee and advise on expansion and mobility matters.
- Support the People Team in building and improving People processes and policies.
- Act as an escalation point for performance management, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour issues, and incentive compensation.
- Lead internal investigations and provide recommendations for the resolution of escalated employee relations cases.
- Support the implementation of ethics compliance-related policies and controls.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop employment-related policies and guidelines.
- Draft and revise employment-related templates, employee handbooks, and work rules.
- Stay up-to-date with legal developments and ensure compliance with employment laws.
- Incorporate industry best practices and learnings into our employment and compliance practices.
- Support merger and acquisition transactions and the integration of employees.
- Work on cross-functional projects and initiatives internationally.
- Design and lead training events on employment law and compliance.

What you need to be successful?
- Qualified lawyer in at least one EMEA jurisdiction
- 6+ years of employment law experience, including 2+ years in-house in an international, fast-growing company
- Experience advising on employment and labor law matters in one or more of Germany, the U.K., Ireland, the Netherlands, or Denmark
- Demonstrated ability to manage legal risks and resolve disputes
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience advising on works council matters and managing employment litigation
- Independent, self-starter, highly responsive and positive, service-oriented attitude
- Strong investigative, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, complex, and dynamic environment
- Demonstrated integrity and commitment to ethical standards
- Fluency in English, additional European language skills are advantageous

What's in it for you?
- Join an ambitious tech company shaping the way people build digital experiences
- Stock Options for full-time employees
- Work-Life balance and generous paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program for support in life's challenges
- Education budget for personal skills development
- Fitness budget to support your physical wellness
- Virtual events for learning, networking, and fun
- Phone/internet stipend and phone upgrade reimbursement
- Contentful swag

LI-Remote Who are we?
Contentful is the leading content platform that powers digital experiences for over 30% of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of global brands. Our platform unifies content in a single hub, structures it for use in any digital channel, and integrates seamlessly with hundreds of tools through open APIs. Companies such as Shopify, Staples, Atlassian, Electronic Arts, Chanel, Roche, and Vodafone use Contentful to build their mobile and web products, voice-controlled apps, and more.

We are growing rapidly and have secured over $330 million in funding from top-tier partners such as Tiger Global, Sapphire Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, General Catalyst, and Benchmark.

At Contentful, we strive to create an inclusive environment that values diversity and empowers our employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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