Senior Employment Legal Counsel

vor 1 Monat


Berlin, Deutschland Jobs for Humanity Vollzeit

Company Description

Jobs for Humanity is dedicated to building an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we have dedicated this job posting to individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or hard of hearding, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. If you identify with any of the following communities do not hesitate to register.

Company Name: Contentful

**Job Description**:
**About the opportunity**

As a Senior Counsel, you will serve as the primary legal advisor on employment law-related issues and assist in resolving employee relations matters across our EMEA employee population. You will also help establish employment law considerations and lead high-risk employee relations cases. Reporting to the VP & Deputy General Counsel, Corporate, you will play a critical role in ensuring legal compliance and supporting our People team.

**What to expect?**
- Provide practical advice on various employment issues across multiple jurisdictions in EMEA.
- Manage internal dispute resolution and employment-related litigation.
- Manage outside counsel for employment and non-employment litigation.
- Advise on Works Council interactions and organizational matters.
- Assist the People Team and Talent Acquisition team on employer-related matters.
- Oversee the work of external counsel on Works Council matters.
- Oversee and advise on expansion and mobility matters.
- Support our People Team by collaborating on process and policy improvements.
- Serve as an escalation point for HRBPs regarding HR issues.
- Lead internal investigations and provide recommendations for resolving employee relations cases.
- Support ethics compliance-related policies and controls.
- Partner with stakeholders to develop employment-related policies and guidelines.
- Draft and revise employment-related templates and handbooks.
- Monitor legal and legislative developments for compliance.
- Continuously seek out employment and compliance best practices.
- Support merger and acquisition transactions and employee integration.
- Work on cross-functional projects and initiatives.
- Assist in designing and leading 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, with at least 2 years in-house.
- Experience in employment and labor law in 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 employment litigation.
- Independent, self-starter with a positive attitude.
- Strong investigative and conflict-resolution skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Integrity and commitment to ethical standards.
- Fluency in English, additional European language skills preferred.
- Willingness to collaborate across different time zones and travel occasionally.

**What's in it for you?**
- Join an ambitious tech company reshaping digital experiences.
- Full-time employees receive Stock Options and various benefits.
- Work-life balance and generous paid time off.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support and counseling.
- Education budget for skill development.
- Physical fitness budget for wellness support.
- Virtual events and activities for learning and networking.
- Monthly phone/internet stipend and phone upgrade reimbursement.
- Company swag and rewards for participation in events.

**Who are we?**

Contentful is the leading content platform used by Fortune 500 companies and global brands to power their digital experiences. Our platform simplifies content management and integrates with various tools through open APIs. We have a diverse team of over 750 people from 70 nations, contributing to our success in hubs located in Berlin, Denver, and worldwide.



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