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Atlas is hiring an exceptional Senior Managing Counsel, Employment Law (Europe) to join our high-performing Legal & Compliance team. This is a high-impact leadership role, supporting Atlas’s rapidly scaling Employer of Record (EOR) operations in Europe. You will own and shape the employment law function and strategy for the region, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and delivering commercially practical solutions for both internal stakeholders and external clients.
Job Responsibility:
Provide timely, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented advice to internal teams and senior management across the full spectrum of employment matters
Draft, review, and continuously improve employment law documentation
Monitor, interpret, and track employment law developments across Europe
Strategically and cost-effectively manage and partner with external counsel in employee litigation matters
Partner with internal teams to design and deliver impactful legal training on key employment law topics
Mentor, guide, and inspire Legal & Compliance team members
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, contributing to strategic decision-making
Lead, learn from, and help shape an exceptional team of lawyers and legal professionals
Requirements:
8+ years of relevant experience practicing employment law, preferably at a regional/international level
Significant in-house experience at a global organization
Strong knowledge of and experience advising on all employment laws and regulations in Europe including the EU Acquired Rights Directive, EU Working Time Directive, and all applicable gender pay equality reporting and transparency requirements at a national and regional level
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills (written and verbal)
Experience leading teams and developing talent, preferably across multiple geographies
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines while maintaining attention to detail
Ability to quickly identify risks and distill complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice
A positive attitude, sound judgment, sense of humor, and a genuine commitment to relationship building and collective success
Nice to have:
Familiarity with data privacy and protection, health and safety, and corporate governance
What we offer:
The opportunity to work with a purpose — simplifying global expansion across borders and cultures
A diverse and inclusive environment
Country-specific benefits
Flexible PTO
Your birthday off and a day for you to volunteer and give back to the organization of your choice
Generous Parental Leave Program
Growth and development opportunities with access to a top learning content provider