Sr. Manager, Corporate Counsel, Labor & Employment (EMEA)

<p><strong>Your role</strong></p><p><strong>Labor &amp; Employment</strong></p><ul><li><p>Provide day-to-day advice and counseling on a diverse array of employment issues arising primarily from EMEA and APAC, working in coordination with other members of the Labor &amp; Employment Legal Team members and closely with HR and other internal teams to assist with employment issues, including: Drafting, negotiating, and interpreting employment agreements and separation agreements;</p></li><li><p>Advising on and assisting in the implementation of HR policies;</p></li><li><p>Drafting, negotiating, and interpreting benefits and compensation programs and plans;</p></li><li><p>Advising on labor issues and disputes as well as sensitive employee relations matters;</p></li><li><p>Providing employment law support for M&amp;A matters; and assisting the compliance team with HR-related investigations and compliance matters.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Litigation &amp; Dispute Resolution</strong></p><ul><li><p>Manage all aspects of dispute resolution primarily related to EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) and APAC (Asia-Pacific) regions in coordination with a global legal team, including: Advising and coordinating with internal clients (commercial, design and construction, HR, procurement, IT, and other teams) on litigation and business resolution strategies;</p></li><li><p>Managing pre-litigation processes, including document holds, discovery/disclosure, and engagement of outside counsel;</p></li><li><p>Reviewing filings, correspondence, and other materials, as appropriate;</p></li><li><p>Consulting on trial and/or settlement strategies; and Collaborating with and managing outside counsel.</p></li></ul><p><strong>General</strong></p><ul><li><p>Manage outside counsel effectively and efficiently.</p></li><li><p>Support the continuous improvement of standard forms and the development and improvement of policies and procedures for the Legal Department.</p></li><li><p>Execute assigned projects as determined by needs of the Legal Department.</p></li></ul><p><strong>What you’ll need</strong></p><ul><li><p>Qualified lawyer in one or more EMEA jurisdiction where we operate, preferably the Netherlands, UK, Germany, or France.</p></li><li><p>Minimum of 5-7 years of post-qualification litigation and employment counseling experience, including a combination of internationally recognized law firm and/or in-house experience.</p></li><li><p>Highly organized with strong attention to detail.</p></li><li><p>Excellent drafting, negotiating, writing, speaking, and analytical skills.</p></li><li><p>Must be able to work with sensitive matters and respect confidentiality procedures.</p></li><li><p>Ability to identify and research legal risks and issues, and effectively counsel clients.</p></li><li><p>Flexible team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills -- written and verbal.</p></li><li><p>Self-motivated, independent, and able to handle and prioritize time-sensitive projects.</p></li><li><p>Ability to develop and implement processes for Legal Department.</p></li><li><p>Must be able to come into the office as required. Currently we work on a 2-3 day in office hybrid schedule.</p></li></ul>