International Labor & Employment Counsel

Overview

This role involves providing in-house legal counsel on a wide range of employment-related matters for a global mental health solutions provider supporting over 20 million people worldwide. The legal team has delivered millions of mental health care sessions and published numerous peer-reviewed studies demonstrating effective outcomes and cost efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on employment agreements, handbooks, policies, workplace investigations, employee relations, leaves of absence, reasonable adjustments, incentive compensation, pay and working time issues, worker classification, employee benefits, pre-litigation and litigation matters, background checks, hiring, termination, and separation agreements.
• Collaborate closely with Employee Relations and HR Business Partners to address employment issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and policies.
• Participate in decision-making processes with clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and assess legal risks and opportunities within employment law and advise accordingly.
• Independently manage legal matters and projects ranging from basic to complex.
• Provide practical, solution-focused legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Escalate matters to General Counsel or Senior Associate General Counsel when appropriate.
• Supervise, manage, and evaluate outside counsel on employment-related matters, including litigation.
• Educate and train internal stakeholders on legal matters, policies, and procedures.
• Build and maintain relationships and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members, and colleagues.
• Stay informed on emerging laws, regulations, enforcement activities, and industry best practices related to labor and employment protection globally.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by senior legal leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of employment law experience in-house or in private practice.
• Admission to practice in England and Wales preferred; candidates admitted in other recognized jurisdictions will also be considered.
• Experience providing employment-related guidance across EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions preferred.
• Knowledge of privacy and data protection laws and immigration law is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Operational experience translating legal requirements into practical employment advice for HR professionals.
• Experience leading responses to employee relations incidents, including workplace investigations.
• Experience advising on labor and employment issues across global territories including EMEA, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.
• Strong problem-solving, judgment, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead projects, distill and summarize issues from stakeholders clearly and timely.
• Experience working in-house within technology or healthcare sectors preferred.
• Ability to learn new areas of law and function independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and client demands with composure.
• Self-driven with strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership and/or external regulators.
• Ability to work remotely with appropriate infrastructure.

Compensation & Benefits

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays per year
• Private medical insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Group life assurance up to 10x annual salary
• Critical health insurance with 2x annual salary lump sum payout
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Location

This position requires admission to practice in England and Wales or other recognized jurisdictions and experience supporting employment law matters across EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. Remote work is supported with suitable infrastructure.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected category by law.

Personal information collected during the application process will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and policies. Candidates may have rights to access, correct, or delete their personal data subject to legal limitations.