Senior Counsel (Employment Products)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Counsel (Employment Products) based in Germany.

We are seeking a Senior Counsel to help shape the future of global employment by providing strategic legal guidance across a technology-driven workforce platform. This role offers the opportunity to influence how companies hire, support, and manage talent across multiple countries and legal environments. You will work at the intersection of employment law, product development, and global operations, helping create scalable and compliant solutions. The position requires strong expertise in cross-border employment matters, practical problem-solving, and the ability to translate complex regulations into clear business guidance. You will partner with product, people, and business teams to build innovative employment solutions that support a distributed workforce. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a remote-first, globally connected environment focused on improving access to work opportunities.

Accountabilities:: Own and maintain employment templates, policies, processes, and legal frameworks across multiple jurisdictions to ensure scalable and compliant employment solutions.

Monitor global employment legislation and regulatory developments, assess business impact, and lead implementation of necessary updates.

Provide strategic legal advice across the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, compensation, leave, performance management, employee relations, and terminations.

Partner with Product, People, and cross-functional teams to design employment solutions that balance legal requirements, operational needs, and business objectives.

Support the development and expansion of employment products, ensuring new features and services are legally sound and scalable.

Research complex employment law matters and translate legal analysis into practical recommendations for business and non-legal stakeholders.

Develop and maintain legal guidance, knowledge resources, compliance documentation, and operational materials to support global teams.

Manage relationships with external legal advisors and support labor inspections, audits, regulatory inquiries, and compliance initiatives.

Identify risks and improvement opportunities by analyzing data, stakeholder feedback, and operational insights to strengthen employment compliance frameworks.

Leverage AI, automation, and technology solutions to improve legal workflows, reduce manual processes, and increase the scalability of legal support.

Contribute to a collaborative, remote-first legal team culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements:

Law degree (or equivalent qualification) with admission to practice law in one or more jurisdictions.

4+ years of experience practicing employment law, ideally combining law firm and in-house legal experience.

Strong expertise in employment law, including drafting and reviewing employment agreements, managing policies and templates, and advising on complex employment matters.

Experience handling multi-jurisdictional and cross-border employment issues across different legal and regulatory environments.

Understanding of Employer of Record (EOR) models and the legal considerations involved; previous experience in this area is highly preferred.

Ability to analyze complex legal issues and communicate clear, practical, and business-focused recommendations to non-legal stakeholders.

Strong research, analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.

Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance compliance requirements with operational effectiveness and creative problem-solving.

Comfortable using technology, AI tools, and automation solutions to improve efficiency and enhance legal processes.

Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Positive, collaborative attitude with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute beyond core responsibilities.

Reliable home internet connection suitable for remote work.

Benefits:

Fully remote work environment with the flexibility to work from anywhere, subject to local work authorization requirements.

Competitive compensation package.

Generous paid time off, including vacation and holidays according to local requirements.

Mental health support services.

Monthly wellbeing allowance to support personal wellness needs.

Flexible parental leave with paid time off and job protection.

Work-from-home stipend to support laptop and home office setup.

Opportunity to work with a diverse, international team across multiple countries and cultures.

Access to professional growth opportunities in a fast-growing technology environment.

Inclusive and collaborative culture built around trust, flexibility, and global teamwork.

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