Legal Counsel, Employment (International)
Career Moves Group I B Corp ·
CMG are excited to be working with one of the most prestigious and recognised media brands in the world who are looking to onboard a Legal Counsel, Employment. This is an exciting opportunity for an Employment Lawyer to join a highly regarded international legal team supporting a globally recognised organisation operating across multiple jurisdictions.
Reporting to a senior employment law leader, this role will provide strategic and practical employment law advice across a diverse international workforce. The successful candidate will partner closely with HR, senior business stakeholders and legal colleagues to support employee relations matters, employment compliance, investigations, immigration and workforce-related projects across EMEA, APAC and other international markets.
This role offers broad exposure to complex cross-border employment issues within a fast-paced, international environment. Key Responsibilities Provide employment law advice and support across multiple international jurisdictions.
Partner with HR and business leaders to deliver pragmatic guidance on employee relations matters and employment risk. Support and manage workplace investigations, including complex and sensitive employment issues. Advise on disciplinary, grievance, performance management, redundancy and restructuring processes.
Support individual and collective consultation exercises where required. Provide guidance on diversity, inclusion and workplace culture initiatives. Review, draft and maintain employment contracts, policies, templates and employment-related documentation.
Advise on workforce representation matters, including employee forums, works councils and other representative bodies. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise stakeholders on changes impacting employment practices and policies.
Support employment litigation and disputes, working alongside external legal advisers where appropriate. Assist with internal compliance reviews, investigations and regulatory enquiries. Develop and deliver employment law training and guidance to HR and business stakeholders.
Support immigration, visa sponsorship and global mobility activities, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements. Manage relationships with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions where required. Contribute to broader legal and compliance initiatives focused on employee governance and regulatory best practice. Skills