Lead Counsel, Labor & Employment, EMEA Job at Meta (London)

Lead Counsel, Labor and Employment, EMEA

Meta is seeking a Lead Counsel, Labor and Employment, EMEA, to join its Global E...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

Not provided

Senior Employment Legal Counsel - EMEA

We are seeking a practical, solutions-oriented Senior Employment Legal Counsel t...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

Not provided

Bentley Systems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must be a qualified lawyer with a current practicing certificate from the Law Society of Ireland (or another EU jurisdiction with equivalent experience).
6+ years of substantive post-qualification experience (PQE) in employment law. This must include experience in a reputable Irish or international law firm.
Strong grounding in EU employment law with demonstrable knowledge of national implementation across EMEA jurisdictions.
Commercially minded with the ability to provide clear, actionable advice to non-lawyer stakeholders.
Excellent drafting and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to working with U.S.-based legal leadership and regional HR partners.
Desirable experience in managing immigration legalities, including work permit sponsorship and relocation compliance.
At least one year of in-house experience within a high-growth technology company is strongly preferred

Job Responsibility

Provide day-to-day legal counseling to the HR team and business partners on a range of EMEA employment matters, including hiring, performance management, internal investigations, disciplinary processes, and employee relations.
Act as the legal lead for EMEA Global Mobility. Provide expert guidance on visa work permits, sponsorship requirements (including Critical Skills), and Right to Work compliance to support international talent acquisition.
Provide counsel on EU employment and labor law matters, including the Working Time Directive and GDPR as it applies to employee data.
Advise on and draft offer letters, employment contracts, separation/settlement agreements, and contractor/consultancy agreements across various EMEA jurisdictions.
Manage employment litigation and tribunal proceedings across EMEA, overseeing external counsel and developing defense strategies.
Advise on workforce restructuring, business transfers (TUPE/ARD), and collective redundancy obligations under applicable EU and national laws.
Develop and implement scalable employment policies, handbooks, and training programs that support a high-growth global workforce.
Provide legal support for mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration of employees.

What we offer

A great Team and culture
An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction
An attractive salary and benefits package
A commitment to inclusion, belonging, and colleague well-being through global initiatives and resource groups
A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world’s infrastructure for a better quality of life

Fulltime

Senior Legal Counsel - EMEA

The Lead Counsel – EMEA serves as a legal advisor for Valvoline Global Operation...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Valvoline

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified to practice law in at least one major EMEA jurisdiction
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from an accredited institution
advanced legal degree preferred
Minimum 10 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, with significant time spent in a regional or international role
Deep expertise in commercial, corporate, labor, regulatory, compliance, data privacy, and anti-bribery laws applicable across EMEA
Experience leading or managing legal professionals and overseeing external counsel
Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills
Proven ability to operate in a matrixed, multinational environment and to partner across functions and borders
Fluent in English
additional languages (e.g., Arabic, French, or German) preferred

Job Responsibility

Provide Legal Counsel Across EMEA: Advise executive and regional leadership on legal risks, regulatory obligations, and compliance standards affecting operations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, and local jurisdictions
Oversee Regulatory and Ethics Compliance: Lead regional compliance efforts related to anti-bribery, antitrust, trade regulations, and data protection (including GDPR)
Draft and Negotiate Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate national and international contracts including agency, distribution, procurement, services, employment, and logistics agreements
Manage Data Privacy and Serve as Regional DPO: Act as the main point of contact for GDPR compliance across the region
Support Corporate Governance and Entity Management: Maintain legal entity records and secretarial documentation for entities established or existing in the region
Lead Litigation, Risk Management, and Dispute Resolution: Oversee litigation strategy and manage civil or administrative claims in the region
Advise on Employment Law and Labor Relations: Counsel HR and management on employee-related legal matters
Conduct Due Diligence and Manage 3rd Party Risk: Oversee third-party risk management and due diligence related to vendors, partners, and acquisitions
Support Strategic Transactions: Provide legal advice and documentation support for strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures
Monitor and Report on Legal Developments: Continuously track relevant legal developments across the region

Senior Legal Counsel - EMEA

The Lead Counsel – EMEA serves as a legal advisor for Valvoline Global Operation...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Valvoline Global

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified to practice law in at least one major EMEA jurisdiction
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from an accredited institution
advanced legal degree preferred
Minimum 10 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, with significant time spent in a regional or international role
Deep expertise in commercial, corporate, labor, regulatory, compliance, data privacy, and anti-bribery laws applicable across EMEA
Experience leading or managing legal professionals and overseeing external counsel
Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills
Proven ability to operate in a matrixed, multinational environment and to partner across functions and borders
Fluent in English
additional languages (e.g., Arabic, French, or German) preferred

Job Responsibility

Provide Legal Counsel Across EMEA: Advise executive and regional leadership on legal risks, regulatory obligations, and compliance standards affecting operations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, and local jurisdictions
Oversee Regulatory and Ethics Compliance: Lead regional compliance efforts related to anti-bribery, antitrust, trade regulations, and data protection (including GDPR). Ensure the organization adheres to both internal governance policies and external legal frameworks
Draft and Negotiate Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate national and international contracts including agency, distribution, procurement, services, employment, and logistics agreements to support business continuity and mitigate risk
Manage Data Privacy and Serve as Regional DPO: Act as the main point of contact for GDPR compliance across the region, overseeing the company’s data processing activities, coordinating with supervisory authorities, and ensuring adherence to evolving privacy laws
Support Corporate Governance and Entity Management: Maintain legal entity records and secretarial documentation for entities established or existing in the region. Prepare resolutions and ensure intercompany agreements are current, compliant, and aligned with operational changes
Lead Litigation, Risk Management, and Dispute Resolution: Oversee litigation strategy and manage civil or administrative claims in the region. Supervise external counsel and ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal representation
Advise on Employment Law and Labor Relations: Counsel HR and management on employee-related legal matters including reorganizations, employment contracts, consultations, and dispute resolution under varying national laws
Conduct Due Diligence and Manage 3rd Party Risk: Oversee third-party risk management and due diligence related to vendors, partners, and acquisitions. Ensure that third-party relationships align with company policies and compliance obligations
Support Strategic Transactions: Provide legal advice and documentation support for strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures involving EMEA operations
Monitor and Report on Legal Developments: Continuously track relevant legal developments across the region and proactively advise business and legal stakeholders on regulatory impacts

Assistant Deputy General Counsel – Europe, Middle East & Africa Region (EMEA)

The Assistant Deputy General Counsel will support the Deputy General Counsel – E...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Baker McKenzie Italy

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

An undergraduate degree and/or a graduate law degree with a minimum of 7 years experience in the legal profession or an in-house legal department
Admitted to practice law in an EU Member State with experience in corporate, commercial, or transactional work in an international environment across multiple jurisdictions
In‑house legal department experience or dedicated risk management experience is preferred
Able to work effectively in a team‑oriented, fast‑paced, highly visible environment and handle sensitive and confidential matters while maintaining awareness of the Firm’s broader values and strategy
Strong cross‑cultural communication and organizational skills, with the credibility and judgment necessary to gain the confidence of the Firm’s senior management, distributed leadership, and other professionals
Excellent research and writing skills, as well as excellent written and spoken English communication skills, with the ability to distill legal problems and their solutions effectively and draft legal documents in English
Strong analytic and problem‑solving skills, with experience in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative information, and a focus on process and project management
Able to work with minimal supervision, delegate appropriately, and meet deadlines while managing competing priorities and interruptions
Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a consensus‑driven organization and support a highly motivated partner group, as well as creating consensus-based support for processes and outcomes
A strong moral compass, an unwavering commitment to the Firm's stated values, and the fortitude to objectively advise strong personalities

Job Responsibility

Work with the DGC–EMEA in leading the risk and compliance function for the EMEA Region, including EU regulatory issues, Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) matters, anti‑bribery matters, and other regional and local regulatory issues
Support and advise regional and office leadership in relation to the Firm’s structure, local structure, and the regulation of legal services, including drafting and negotiating documents as required
Assist with and advise on employment, labor, and human resources issues in the Region, supporting and counselling management and the HR function as necessary
Deliver global risk and compliance training in the Region and ensure mandatory completion
Assist in policy drafting and implementation
Coordinate the global risk community members in the Region as a subset of the broader Firm global risk community
Promote and embed consistent global Firm standards of good conduct, professional responsibility, and ethics as articulated in the Firm’s Code of Business Conduct, Attorney Manual, and relevant workplace and other policies

Legal Counsel - USA

Work with Storyblok’s dynamic legal team and play a vital role in our day-to-day...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Storyblok

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Law Degree and Bar Admission to at least one jurisdiction in the U.S.
3+ years of experience with a primary focus on drafting, redlining, and negotiating sales contracts. SaaS or fast-paced tech experience providing in-house support to enterprise sales teams is strongly preferred.
Prior negotiation experience with complex corporate agreements
Strong understanding of commercial contracting with deep expertise in sales contracts and legal processes
Broad and in-depth specialized knowledge of AMER legal framework plus some knowledge of EMEA and APAC topics would be preferred
Excellent English language skills
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with high attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of contracts under tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders including sales, finance, HR, and product teams
Interested in learning fast and participating in a wide variety of legal projects
Skilled in providing concise legal advice to business teams

Job Responsibility

Draft, redline, negotiate, and own SaaS enterprise sales contracts as the primary focus of this role—including MSA, GTC/ToS, NDA, DPA, and other legal agreements—enabling the AMER sales team to close deals efficiently and with legal confidence
Advise on legal principles relating to data privacy, IP, information security, and corporate risk mitigation
Review and negotiate partnership agreements with our partners in AMER
Assist (globally) with review and negotiation of procurement and marketing contracts as needed
Be part of HR related projects & provide support for certain U.S. employment and labor law topics
Draft, review, and maintain company-wide policies in accordance with applicable legal requirements and organisational governance standards
Monitor and assess developments in applicable laws and regulations, advising the business on emerging legal risks and required adaptations to agreements, policies, or operational practices
Support in providing legal advice on new product initiatives & feature launches
Provide comprehensive legal training to different teams (e.g. prepare and structure the information for training)
Own the end-to-end delivery of cross-functional legal projects across multiple business regions, ensuring coherent alignment with applicable regulatory frameworks, local counsel, and key business stakeholders

What we offer

Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity)
Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…)
Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs …) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboarding
Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidays
Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material
VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan)
The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers
flexible schedules

Fulltime

New

Senior Tax Analyst/Assistant Manager

Our client is an established, market-leading organization within the consumer se...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

6500.00 - 8500.00 SGD / Month

Randstad

Expiration Date

August 28, 2026

Requirements

Recognized degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent professional qualification
Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in managing complex tax portfolios
Open to candidates directly from Big4 tax advisory and compliance

Job Responsibility

Collaborate with senior leadership to manage the group’s corporate tax obligations and strategic fiscal governance
Partner with internal departments and external consultants to implement global transfer pricing frameworks and ensure all documentation meets multi-jurisdictional standards
Serve as a technical consultant for expansion and operational initiatives, identifying potential tax risks and providing mitigation strategies
Oversee local tax compliance filings, monitor shifts in indirect tax policies, and act as the primary point of contact for audits and inquiries from various tax authorities

What we offer

Multi-market commercial exposure
Individual autonomy and technical curiosity
Professional runway to design automated, future-ready tax transformation models

Fulltime

New

Ar Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our client's high-performing finance ...

Location

United Kingdom , Windsor

Salary:

45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Randstad

Expiration Date

July 30, 2026

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience within Accounts Receivable, including at least 1-2 years in a dedicated supervisory or leadership role
Experience working within a multi-entity structure, healthcare sector, or a fast-growing, private equity-backed business is highly desirable
Highly proficient in major financial platforms (e.g. SAGE, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) alongside advanced Microsoft Excel skills for complex data analysis and reporting
A proven track record of successfully implementing process improvements, automation, and best practices within an AR or credit control function
Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate financial metrics clearly to senior executives and manage high-volume workloads without compromising accuracy

Job Responsibility

Lead, train, and mentor the AR team
Foster a culture of high performance, accuracy, and continuous improvement, whilst conducting regular 1-to-1s and managing daily workflows
Monitor aged debt, proactively manage overdue accounts, and implement effective credit control policies
Provide monthly reporting, recovery mitigation plans, and clear recommendations to senior leadership
Actively identify inefficiencies and drive process automation, system enhancements, and CRM workflow improvements to support a scalable business model
Prepare and analyse key AR reports and performance KPIs
Oversee the accurate processing of invoices, receipts, and reconciliations, ensuring full compliance with internal controls and accounting standards
Anchor the AR month-end and year-end closing processes (including provisions and cashflow management)
Serve as a primary contact for internal and external audits by preparing all required documentation
Act as the key escalation point for complex billing queries

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