Senior Counsel - Employment Products

Overview

This role is offered by a partner company seeking a Senior Counsel specialized in Employment Products based in Ireland. The position focuses on influencing the future of global employment by providing strategic legal support within a technology-driven workforce platform, shaping how companies manage hiring and talent worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage employment-related templates, policies, processes, and legal frameworks across various jurisdictions to ensure scalable and compliant solutions.
• Keep abreast of global employment laws and regulations, evaluate their impact on the business, and lead necessary implementations of updates.
• Provide strategic legal counsel throughout the employee lifecycle including recruitment, compensation, leaves, performance, employee relations, and termination.
• Collaborate closely with Product, People, and cross-functional teams to design employment solutions that meet legal, operational, and commercial needs.
• Support the growth and development of employment-related products by ensuring new features are legally compliant and scalable.
• Conduct comprehensive research into complex employment law issues and present actionable recommendations to business and non-legal stakeholders.
• Create and maintain legal resources, guidance, compliance documentation, and operational materials for global teams.
• Manage external legal advisor relationships and provide support during labor inspections, audits, regulatory inquiries, and compliance efforts.
• Identify risks and areas for improvement by analyzing data, stakeholder input, and operational metrics to enhance compliance frameworks.
• Utilize AI, automation, and other technology solutions to refine legal workflows, reduce manual efforts, and scale legal support functions.
• Foster a collaborative, remote-first culture within the legal team aimed at continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent qualification with admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience practicing employment law, with a mix of law firm and in-house environments preferred.
• Expertise in drafting and reviewing employment contracts, managing policies/templates, and advising on complex employment issues.
• Experience in handling multi-jurisdictional and cross-border employment matters under varied legal systems.
• Knowledge of Employer of Record (EOR) frameworks and their legal considerations is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical abilities with capacity to translate complex legal information into clear, pragmatic advice for diverse audiences.
• Excellent research, organizational, communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced global setting.
• Business-minded approach balancing compliance with operational efficiency and innovative problem-solving.
• Comfortable leveraging technology, AI tools, and automation to improve legal processes.
• Fluency in English, both written and oral.
• Positive, cooperative temperament with eagerness to support team members and contribute beyond standard duties.
• Reliable internet access capable of supporting remote work.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with flexibility to work from any location granted local work authorization.
• Competitive salary package.
• Generous paid leave including vacation and public holidays per local regulations.
• Access to mental health support and wellness services.
• Monthly allowance to support personal wellbeing.
• Flexible, paid parental leave with job protection.
• Work-from-home stipend for necessary equipment and office setup.
• Engagement with a diverse, international team spanning multiple countries and cultures.
• Opportunities for professional development in a rapidly growing tech environment.
• Inclusive, collaborative culture emphasizing trust and global teamwork.

Additional Information

The role embraces an AI-driven candidate screening process that ensures fair and objective evaluations aligned with core requirements. Final hiring decisions and subsequent processes are conducted by the hiring company. Applicants should note data privacy practices involving AI tools supporting recruitment activities under applicable regulations including GDPR.