Chainlink Labs seeks a Labor and Employment Assistant General Counsel to spearhead global employment initiatives, offering practical advice to internal stakeholders such as People Operations, Total Rewards, Global Mobility, and Talent Acquisition. The role involves providing counseling, advice, and strategic direction on global (non-US) employment law matters. Additionally, responsibilities include guiding People Business Partners on various aspects including contingent workforce management, employee terminations, performance management, business reorganizations, and conducting internal investigations.
Objectives of this Role
- Familiarize with legacy and current Labor & Employment practices, including policies, templates, and operations
- Identify and assess risk with current practices
- Complete gap analysis
- Earn trust with internal stakeholders
- Manage routine employment matters, including performance management and termination
- Advise on strategic initiatives to support People team OKRs
- Develop new policies, processes, and templates, as appropriate, to ensure compliance
- Supervise and lead strategy on employment disputes
- Monitor new laws, regulations, and judicial decisions and provide pragmatic advice to stakeholders
Skills & Qualifications
- License to practice law or equivalent in the Netherlands, Germany, Republic of Ireland, or the UK.
- 5+ years of employment litigation and counseling experience in-house (corporate, government, or military) or at a law firm
- Substantive knowledge of global labor and employment laws
- Ability to solve problems and manage risk for a global company
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the tech industry or with blockchain
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
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