Legal Counsel, Employment (UK, EMEA and APAC)
Core
Provide day-to-day legal advice and counsel on employment matters to International and Global HR teams and business leaders, including drafting policies, agreements, and handling disputes.
Role type
Senior in-house employment legal counsel (UK, EMEA, APAC)
Builds
Employment policies, procedures, and legal documentation for a global entertainment and sports agency
Domain
Entertainment industry, global employment law, compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
UK employment law expertise, legal drafting, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, multi-jurisdictional project coordination, employment tax/payroll/benefits knowledge, immigration compliance
Preferred skills
European and Asian employment law knowledge, transactional experience, global mobility expertise
Technologies
Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Advise on employee relations, compensation, disciplinary matters, and litigation; draft employment agreements and workplace policies; ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations; identify and assess legal risks; train business partners on legal matters; collaborate with UK, US, and global HR and legal teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC