Employment Law Counsel Job at Wiz

Job Description

Come join the company that is reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud. As the fastest-growing startup ever, Wiz is on a mission to help organizations secure cloud environments that will accelerate their businesses. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent. Our Wizards from over 20 countries work together to protect the infrastructure of our hundreds of customers, including over 50% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re the leading player in a massive and growing market, but it’s still early enough for you to make a significant impact. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our record growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow the best companies to move faster. SUMMARY: We’re looking for an experienced Employment Law Counsel with expertise in the field of labor and employment law, to join our global Employment Law Team and to provide legal advice and guidance on wide range of labor and employment-related issues in Germany and other EMEA territories as we grow and expand our business.

Job Responsibility

Provide expert, practical legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on a wide range of global labor law and employment-related issues such as hiring, performance management, terminations, benefits
Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, severance agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other employment-related contracts and documents
Develop, draft and implement company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations
Advise on employee disciplinary actions, investigations, and grievances, ensuring timely responses and fair, consistent treatment of employees
Collaborate with HR to address employee relations issues, mitigate risks, and support cross-functional projects
Collaborate with other internal legal counsels in the employment law team, the finance team and business leaders to address various projects, including incentive plans, IP and confidential information protection, organizational restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, including due diligence and integration
Stay up to date on changes in labor and employment laws and regulations
Oversee proceedings and litigation, including mediations, administrative charges, demand letters, and employment-related government audits
Advise on labor and employment matters in new markets, particularly in EMEA region, including by managing and cooperating with external counsels
Manage relationships with external counsels in countries in EMEA, and other territories as needed

Requirements

Licensed attorney in Germany
Minimum 5 years of experience as an internal legal counsel in a high-tech/technology company, with a focus on labor and employment law
Strong knowledge of the law and of other specialist areas within it (e.g. contract, and commercial and data protection/privacy law), and practical legal experience in a (international) business context
Experience handling litigation related to employment matters, including discrimination claims, unfair and unlawful dismissal
Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions and their implications for employment law
Experience advising on employment matters in international markets, particularly in the EMEA region
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making in fast-paced and high-pressure situations
Ability to thrive in a hyper-growth environment, demonstrating a high sense of urgency and the mental flexibility to pivot quickly as business needs evolve
Ability to provide flexible and pragmatic advice that balances legal compliance with fast-paced business needs
Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently, take ownership, and maintain full accountability for legal processes within the region with minimal supervision

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