Director Legal Counsel - Employment
Overview:
My client is a fast-growing financial technology company providing cross-border payments and working capital solutions to millions of businesses worldwide. Our mission is to empower businesses to grow globally by facilitating seamless international payments and connecting them to new opportunities.
As part of their dynamic, innovative legal team, you will have the opportunity to shape employment policies that help them scale globally while ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Responsibilities:
* Oversee and lead a global team of employment and corporate lawyers.
* Provide guidance on employment law matters, including overall compliance requirements, drafting and ongoing review of employment and similar agreements, employee administration, HR policies and related dispute resolution.
* Advise on corporate governance matters, including corporate secretarial tasks and policies.
* Ensure compliance with data protection laws in relation to employee data under applicable laws globally.
* Provide professional direction and oversight in the areas of labor laws, employment regulations, corporate secretary services, entity management and global expansion.
* Identify potential legal risks in employment practices and provide strategic mitigation advice
What you will need?
* Strong knowledge of global employment regulations, specifically related to remote workers and global payroll services.
* Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse, global team.
* At least 10 years of post-admission experience as a lawyer at a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel.
If you believe your experience meets the criteria, please apply with a copy of your CV.