Juriste droit du travail - International

Overview

The organization is seeking a Labor Lawyer (International) to provide day-to-day legal support to Human Resources teams for international activities outside the United States.

This role covers the full spectrum of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, performance management, terminations, internal investigations, union and works council matters, benefits, confidentiality issues, and training and development.

This is a full-time position that can be performed entirely remotely (up to 100%). The role is based in the EU or the UK. Priority will be given to the ideal candidate regardless of place of residence.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership and HR teams on employment law matters in Europe, primarily France, Germany, United Kingdom, and Hungary.
• Manage and coordinate external legal counsel for employment law matters outside the United States, including Europe, Japan, China, and Australia.
• Review and coordinate, as needed, updates to internal policies and procedures with HR teams, including (but not limited to) employee handbooks, bonus plans, compensation guidelines, and severance/termination programs.
• Ensure employment offer letters, employment contracts, and all documents related to employment termination are appropriate, compliant with applicable law, and aligned with business needs.
• Oversee external counsel in employment litigation matters to best protect the organization’s interests.
• Take a solutions-oriented approach by proposing practical, business-minded responses to legal and operational risks, owning matters end-to-end through resolution.
• Keep HR teams informed of significant legislative developments affecting employment and HR policies in Europe and Asia.
• Collaborate effectively in an international environment with stakeholders across regions and legal systems.

Requirements

• Law degree and active bar admission with the appropriate bar.
• 8+ years of professional experience gained in an international law firm; in-house experience is an asset.

Skills & Qualifications

• Languages: Excellent command of English (written and spoken). French is a major advantage.
• Integrity & discretion: High level of integrity and confidentiality aligned with legal department practices and internal policies.
• Confidence: Demonstrated competence and self-assurance required for the role.
• Risk-based judgment: Ability to analyze risks, set priorities, and identify appropriate solutions to mitigate risk and create value.
• Communication: Ability to explain legal issues in an accessible way and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Problem solving: Proactive implementation of processes and procedures to ensure improvements become durable practices across jurisdictions.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

Based in the EU or the UK. Full-time; remote work possible up to 100%. Priority will be given to the ideal candidate regardless of place of residence.