Job Description
We are looking for a mid-level Employment Counsel to join our high calibre and friendly EMEA employment law team. You will work with the EMEA employment law team as well as the wider global employment law team on the full life cycle of employment law matters including but not limited to:•TUPE deal support.•Acquired Rights Directive matters.•Advising on day-to-day Ireland and EMEA employment law matters.•Various EMEA-wide cross border issues.•Litigation.•Compensation & Benefits Policy review and HR Policy review.•Knowledge building.This role is very broad in scope and can vary on a day-to-day basis depending on what our business requires. We are looking for someone who is a ‘team player’, enjoys a challenge, wants to work in a fast moving and fluid environment and who works well with people across different cultures and geographies. Not only does the role cover all EMEA countries but requires working regularly with our “offshore” teams around the globe. As such, excellent communication skills and a flexible work approach is needed when working with colleagues with diverse backgrounds.QualificationsIt is essential that you are qualified to practice law in Ireland and that you can ideally demonstrate experience of advising across European jurisdictions. We are looking for someone who is flexible and motivated to deliver outcomes and with an ability to adapt and be pro-active in an ever-changing environment. Ideally you would have:•3-6 years Post Qualification Experience (note this is a guide only and all candidates who can demonstrate the relevant skill set will be considered).•Demonstrable knowledge of the TUPE/ARD on outsourcing deals in the IT sector.•Previous in-house experience (desirable but not essential).•European Language in addition to English (desirable but not essential).•The candidate must also have (i) good analytical skills (ii) a high degree of initiative and flexibility (iii) good teamwork skills (iv) quality awareness and (v) excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.