COUNSEL, EMPLOYMENT - ZENDESK, DUBLIN OR BERLIN

Counsel, Employment Zendesk Dublin or Berlin Responsibilities (what you get to do every day).
Provide legal guidance and support for our global HR business partners, with primary ownership of the EMEA region; You exercise good business judgment and will provide practical, sound advice for the EMEA region in the midst of an evolving business landscape; Be a trusted partner to the HR team to evaluate EMEA legal risks and provide subject matter knowledge and advice on best practices on a broad range of employment topics, such as.
flexible and remote work arrangements, employee relations, performance management, dispute resolution, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour, internal investigations, compensation and benefits, M&A, and independent contractor relationships; Partner with internal stakeholders to determine strategy and approach on global employment-related policies, guidelines and processes, and agreements with an approach that balances pragmatism, risk and compliance; Draft, review, revise, and update employment-related agreements, templates, and documentation; Monitor changes and updates to employment laws; Work cross-functionally with teams across legal and the business, leveraging internal knowledge of Zendesk’s business and goals to provide practical advice; Support the legal department and team projects; Work with our litigation counsel and privacy counsel on employment related matters; Scaling, efficiency, and process improvements.
Requirements (what you bring to the role).
7+ years of relevant experience as a qualified lawyer, combined in-house multi-national organization and law firm experience; Admitted to practice law; Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously; Problem solver with a focus on practical solutions and guidance; Accountable and hands-on, self-starter, results-oriented; Experience in advising on complex employment related topics involving EMEA employment and labor laws; Experience supporting international business operations and partnering with HR and other professionals across multiple regions; Experience providing pragmatic and actionable advice to internal clients on legal risks; Excellent communication skills; Fluent English (both verbal and written) required.
Fluency in other languages is highly valued; Experience working with SaaS at a global tech company preferred.
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