Legal Director, Employment Legal

Workday

London, United Kingdom
Base: 123,100 pln - 184,700 pln (pol + ); bonus/eq...
Fully remote
10+ years employment law experience
Emea jurisdiction legal expertise
Qualified lawyer admitted to practice
The role serves as a trusted advisor on complex employment law matters across EMEA jurisdictions while supporting Workday's core values of integrity and fairness

Job Summary

  • The role serves as a trusted advisor on complex employment law matters across EMEA jurisdictions while supporting Workday's core values of integrity and fairness.
  • Responsibilities include providing counsel on employee relations, conducting investigations, managing litigation, and advising on M&A activities within the region.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least 50% time in-office or with customers, alongside a competitive compensation package including bonuses and stock grants.

Matching Summary

The role serves as a trusted advisor on complex employment law matters across EMEA jurisdictions while supporting Workday's core values of integrity and fairness.

Salary

Base: 123,100 PLN - 184,700 PLN (Poland); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package described as available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years employment law experience
  • EMEA jurisdiction legal expertise
  • Qualified lawyer admitted to practice
  • Employee relations and investigations
  • Mergers and acquisitions due diligence
  • Litigation management and strategy

Nice-to-have

  • Business acumen and strategic thinking
  • Risk analysis and mitigation strategies
  • Cross-jurisdictional collaboration skills
  • Innovation in responsible AI context
  • Trusted advisor relationship building

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years practicing employment law
  • Admitted to practice in an EMEA jurisdiction
  • Experience managing employment litigation
  • Ability to draft employment agreements and policies

Work Rights

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