A leading global technology company is seeking an EMEA Employment Counsel to support its employment law function on a contract basis. This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of employment matters in multiple European jurisdictions. This is a hands-on role for a legal professional who can operate autonomously, partnering closely with internal legal teams and coordinating with local outside counsel across key markets.
Title: EMEA Employment Counsel (Contract)
Location: London, UK (Hybrid – 3 days/week on-site)
Hours: 40 Hours / Week
Duration: 6 Months (mid May - mid November)
Pay: $105 / hour - $120 / hour USD
What You’ll Do:
- Provide day-to-day employment law advice and counseling across EMEA, with a focus on continental Europe
- Support employment litigation matters and coordinate strategy with outside counsel
- Advise on employee relations issues, including performance management, terminations, investigations, and workplace policies
- Draft, review, and update employment policies, procedures, and related documentation
- Partner with internal legal stakeholders to ensure consistent and compliant employment practices across jurisdictions
- Manage and triage a wide range of employment-related inquiries in a fast-paced environment
What You Bring
- Strong employment law expertise across European jurisdictions, particularly France, Italy, and Spain
- Experience working with and managing outside counsel across multiple countries
- Ability to operate independently and manage a high volume of matters with minimal supervision
- Solid experience handling employment litigation and complex employee relations issues
- Strong judgment and a practical, business-oriented approach to legal advice
- Qualified lawyer in the UK or another European jurisdiction (preferred)