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Lead Counsel, Labor & Employment, EMEA

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Meta

20d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have 3+ years in labor/employment law, EMEA qualification, project coordination experience, and a collaborative mindset. In-house experience preferred but not required.
  • You will advise on employee issues, draft agreements and policies, build processes, support litigation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of post-qualification experience in labor and employment
  • Qualified lawyer in at least one EMEA jurisdiction with demonstrated academic credentials (Bachelor of Law or equivalent degree)
  • Experience with labor and employment law in EMEA including performance management, compliance and disciplinary procedures. Willingness to learn employment laws in new jurisdictions
  • Experience with coordinating and driving to completion large-scale projects
  • Collaborative and solution oriented work experience
  • Meta requires all employed attorneys to have a law degree or equivalent certificate to permit the practice of law and be appropriately licensed and authorized to practice law for the company in their assigned work location. Unless prohibited under local law, an attorney must hold a current practicing certificate (including where required from the relevant authority in the jurisdiction of the assigned work location) or the local law equivalent bar registration or license as may be applicable.
  • In-house experience preferred but not necessarily required

Responsibilities

  • Providing strategic advice and counsel to our ER and HR teams across the region on a broad range of employee related issues including performance and disciplinary matters, reorganisations, internal investigations, future of work programs, compensation and benefits, corporate transactions, and employment policies and procedures
  • Drafting and revising employment related agreements and policies including offer letters, severance agreements, confidentiality agreements, employee handbooks, and other employment related documents
  • Partnering with internal teams to build processes and playbooks for recurring employee-related matters. Working on other region wide projects and initiatives
  • Support employment litigation as necessary
  • Candidate must partner effectively with cross-functional teams to provide practical advice and bring strategic and scalable solutions
  • Candidate must be willing to work extended hours when necessary to connect with colleagues from other regions

FAQs

Where is the Lead Counsel, Labor & Employment, EMEA position based?

The position can be based in Dublin or London but will provide EMEA-wide employment law support.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Lead Counsel?

The Lead Counsel will provide strategic advice on employee-related issues, draft and revise employment agreements and policies, partner with internal teams on processes, support employment litigation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must have 3+ years of post-qualification experience in labor and employment, be qualified lawyers in at least one EMEA jurisdiction, and possess experience with labor and employment law in the region.

Is in-house experience preferred for this position?

Yes, in-house experience is preferred but not necessarily required.

What type of legal projects will the Lead Counsel handle?

The Lead Counsel will handle a broad range of employee-related legal projects, including performance management, compliance, disciplinary procedures, and large-scale initiatives.

Will the candidate need to learn employment laws in new jurisdictions?

Yes, there is a willingness to learn employment laws in new jurisdictions as part of the role.

Does this role require a specific law degree?

Yes, the candidate must hold a law degree or equivalent certificate that allows for the practice of law in their assigned work location.

Are extended hours required for this position?

Yes, the candidate must be willing to work extended hours when necessary to connect with colleagues from other regions.

What benefits does Meta offer in addition to base compensation?

Meta offers various benefits; details about specific benefits can be learned from Meta's benefits page.

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Meta

Technology
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.