Senior Employment Counsel, Americas

We are seeking an experienced Senior Employment Counsel to join our global Legal, Regulatory & Compliance team. This individual will primarily be responsible for the Americas region, but must have experience working on employment matters outside the US, as well as a genuine interest in being a rounded international employment lawyer. They will serve as a strategic advisor on employment-related legal matters across multiple markets, ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations. This is a high-impact role that requires deep expertise in employment law, and the ability to work closely with colleagues across a variety of teams including Data Protection, Finance, HR, Comms, Policy and Payroll.

• Provide expert legal advice and guidance on employment laws and regulations, with a focus on the Americas.
• Support on day-to-day HR queries; this role will be the go-to person for legal support on HR matters in the relevant markets.
• Advise the business on restructuring and redundancy proposals.
• Assist with global diversity, equity and inclusion matters.
• Monitor, assess, and interpret legal and regulatory developments affecting the business, including horizon scanning for future changes and developing strategy to mitigate legal risks.
• Work alongside the HR team to design and implement compliant and business-aligned policies, practices and handbooks.
• Assist with immigration queries to support HR management of business visas and travel.
• Advise on the design and implementation of incentives and compensation matters.
• Support the business with new location launches and exits where relevant.
• Advise on employment matters for M+A activity, including post acquisition integration.
• Advise on employee relations issues, including performance management, investigations, discipline, and terminations.
• Where applicable, lead workplace investigations.
• Manage employment-related claims and litigation, including working with external counsel as necessary.
• Develop and deliver training for HR, managers, and other stakeholders on employment law topics and best practices.
• Manage budgets and external legal spend, supporting management in assessing and reducing legal spend where possible.
• Use AI tools and support the business use of AI, developing appropriate employment legal guardrails.
• Assess risk and escalate relevant issues to more senior members of the Legal team.

• Strong academic background with ability to practice law in the US.
• Significant legal experience, including experience at a law firm; this is a senior role and so appropriate post qualification experience is required and in-house experience would be desirable but is not essential.
• Extensive knowledge of international employment law and practices, including proven experience advising on cross-border employment issues and matters outside of the US.
• Experience advising on immigration and incentive matters is desirable, or a willingness to upskill and take responsibility for these areas.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills, with a track record of working efficiently and getting things done.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance legal risks with business needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex legal issues in simple terms and report issues to multiple different stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead projects, work independently, prioritise multiple tasks, and collaborate effectively across teams and geographies.
• Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets effectively.
• A genuine interest in developing as a rounded international employment lawyer.

• Flexible paid time off & generous PTO accrual plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and other insurances
• FSA & HSA plans for medical and dependent care
• Home office set-up allowance
• Internet stipend
• Retirement plan match for 401k and RRSP
• Gender-neutral paid parental leave, and more!