![Microsoft](https://media.trabajo.org/img/noimg.jpg)
Assistant General Counsel, Global Employment Law
2 months ago
Microsoft’s Global Employment Law Team provides strategic legal support to HR and business teams to empower the workforce that supports Microsoft’s mission. Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. You can help us achieve our mission.
In this new role, you will manage and grow a team of attorneys who provide legal advice to HR and business clients outside the U.S. on international employment law issues. You will lead the team in developing and scaling our global employment law support model, in close collaboration with the U.S.based employment law teams as well as the global HR team. This work will include identifying the highest impact issues for legal advice, building processes to provide efficient and streamlined advice, and driving the adoption of technologies that will scale and accelerate these processes.
**Responsibilities**:
- Build and lead the creation of a scalable and sustainable employment law support model outside the US by identifying the highest impact opportunities for support, creating resources and guidance for local HR teams, implementing technology tools, and developing relationships with clients, CELA, and key outside counsel.
- Manage global employment law attorneys who provide legal advice to HR and business clients globally.
- Act as the primary employment law advisor to the Geo HR Leadership team outside the U.S. and GM, HR Consulting regarding labor and employment law matters outside the U.S., serving as a key business partner and valued legal advisor by providing actionable advice on a wide range of labor and employment law issues and collaborating and advising on strategy to drive meaningful conversations that are grounded in in-depth understanding of people and business issues.
- Identify and anticipate highly complex legal and regulatory issues impacting Microsoft’s global workforce and lead the development of associated strategies and solutions.
- Develops and advances outside counsel strategy to support the global employment law support model.
- Identify and lead the team in adopting new tools and processes to evolve and further modernize our legal support model.
**Qualifications**:
**Required Qualifications**
- Completion of Juris Doctorate Degree or Equivalent International Degree OR a Legal Apprenticeship.
- Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction.
- 10+ years’ experience as a practicing attorney OR equivalent practice of law
- Experience advising clients on global employment law issues.
- Experience using technology and/or advising technology clients.
- 7+ years’ experience advising on international employment law, such as EU regulations, works councils and other international labor relations issues, collective consultations, and multi-jurisdictional compliance issues.
**Additional** or Preferred Qualifications**
Law firm experience or in-house counsel experience
1+ year(s) people management experience
-
Lead Counsel for Employment Law in the UK
3 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Liberty Global Full timeLead Counsel for Employment LawWe are seeking a Lead Counsel specializing in Employment Law (UK) to become an integral part of our team in London, UK.The Lead Counsel (Employment Law) serves as a primary contact and advisor for business units regarding all legal matters related to employment, including issues of significant operational and commercial...
-
Lead Counsel for Employment Law in the UK
3 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Liberty Global Full timeLead Counsel for Employment LawWe are seeking a Lead Counsel specializing in Employment Law (UK) to become a vital part of our team in London, UK.The Lead Counsel (Employment Law) serves as a key contact and advisor for business units regarding all legal matters related to employment, particularly those of significant operational and commercial relevance.Key...
-
Senior Legal Counsel
1 day ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Liberty Global Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law to join our team at Liberty Global. As a key member of our legal department, you will play a critical role in providing expert legal advice and support to our business units.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice and guidance on employment-related matters, including disputes...
-
Employment Law Specialist
1 day ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Liberty Global Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law to join our team at Liberty Global. As a key member of our legal department, you will play a critical role in providing expert legal advice and support to our business units.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice and guidance on employment-related matters, including disputes...
-
Lead Counsel for Employment Law, UK
3 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Liberty Global Full timePosition Overview:We are seeking a Lead Counsel for Employment Law to become a vital part of our team in London, UK. This role serves as a primary resource and advisor for business units on all legal matters related to employment, addressing issues of significant operational and commercial relevance.Key Responsibilities:Provide strategic guidance and take a...
-
Lead Employment Counsel
3 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom LAW Absolute Full timePosition OverviewWe are excited to announce an opening for a Lead Employment Counsel to join a prestigious top 20 global law firm, recognized for its exceptional employment practice, with a primary focus on Corporate Support Employment Law.This highly regarded employment team specializes in the Financial Services sector and offers a diverse range of...
-
Assistant General Counsel, Employment
15 hours ago
London, United Kingdom Willis Towers Watson Full timeWTW is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 40,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to...
-
Assistant General Counsel, Employment
11 hours ago
London, United Kingdom Willis Towers Watson Full timeWTW is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 40,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to...
-
Labor and Employment Counsel
3 weeks ago
City of London, Greater London, United Kingdom Buchanan Law Full timeEmployment Counsel - Leading Law FirmEnhance Your Career with Our Esteemed Employment Law PracticeBuchanan Law is seeking a skilled Employment Counsel to contribute to our vibrant legal team. Known for our dedication to professional growth, we provide an engaging atmosphere where you can flourish and succeed. As a prominent law firm, we deliver outstanding...
-
Lead Counsel for Employment Matters
3 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Liberty Global Full timeLead Counsel for Employment MattersWe are seeking a Lead Counsel specializing in Employment Law to become a vital part of our legal team in London, UK.The Lead Counsel will serve as a primary contact and advisor for business units on all legal issues related to employment, particularly those of significant operational and commercial relevance.Key...
-
Lead Counsel for Employment Matters
3 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Liberty Global Full timeLead Counsel for Employment MattersWe are seeking a Lead Counsel specializing in Employment Law to join our dynamic team in London, UK.The Lead Counsel serves as a key advisor and collaborative partner for various business units on all legal issues related to employment, addressing matters of significant operational and commercial relevance.Key...
-
General Counsel
4 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company Full timeABOUT US We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the...
-
Employment Law Specialist
1 day ago
London Area, United Kingdom Taylor Root Full timeWe are seeking a seasoned Employment Law Specialist to join our team at Taylor Root, a leading global law firm. As an In-House Counsel, you will play a critical role in providing strategic legal advice to our clients regarding employment risks and remedies, and all aspects of the employment life cycle and cross-border employment matters in the jurisdictions...
-
Lead Counsel for Employment Matters
3 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Liberty Global Full timeLead Counsel for Employment MattersWe are seeking a Lead Counsel specializing in Employment Law to become a vital part of our team in London, UK.The Lead Counsel will serve as a primary resource and advisor for various business units regarding all legal issues related to employment, particularly those of significant operational and commercial relevance.Key...
-
Senior Legal Counsel, UK Employment
1 month ago
London, United Kingdom Liberty Global Full time*Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law*Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law (UK)to join our team in London, UK.The Senior Legal Counsel (Employment Law) functions as a contact point and discussion partner...
-
Senior Legal Counsel, UK Employment
1 month ago
London, United Kingdom Liberty Global Full time*Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law*Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law (UK)to join our team in London, UK.The Senior Legal Counsel (Employment Law) functions as a contact point and discussion partner...
-
Senior Legal Counsel, UK Employment
4 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom Liberty Global Full time*Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law*Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law (UK)to join our team in London, UK.The Senior Legal Counsel (Employment Law) functions as a contact point and discussion partner...
-
Senior Legal Counsel, UK Employment
1 month ago
London, United Kingdom Liberty Global Full time*Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law* Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed. We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law (UK)to join our team in London, UK. The Senior Legal Counsel (Employment Law) functions as a contact point and discussion...
-
Employment Counsel
6 days ago
London, United Kingdom RELX Full timeWould you like to work independently to solve problems and provide expert legal counsel? Are you ready for the next step in your legal career? About our Team RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our objective is to help customers make better decisions, get better results, and...
-
Employment Counsel
2 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom RELX Full timeWould you like to work independently to solve problems and provide expert legal counsel? Are you ready for the next step in your legal career? About our Team RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our objective is to help customers make better decisions, get better results, and...