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
This role serves as a trusted advisor to the business on complex employment law matters across EMEA jurisdictions

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a trusted advisor to the business on complex employment law matters across EMEA jurisdictions.
  • The team focuses on supporting company expansion into new markets while enabling innovation through responsible AI and automation.
  • Candidates must provide pragmatic advice on employment obligations, manage litigation disputes, and counsel People & Purpose on employee relations issues.

Matching Summary

This role serves as a trusted advisor to the business on complex employment law matters across EMEA jurisdictions.

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 including flexible work options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Business acumen for growth alignment
  • Risk mitigation strategy development
  • Mergers and acquisitions due diligence
  • Trusted advisor relationship building
  • Cross-jurisdictional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years practicing employment law
  • Admitted to practice in at least one EMEA jurisdiction
  • Experience managing employment litigation

Work Rights

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