Labor & Employment Counsel Manager

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THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an in-house Labor & Employment Counsel Manager to join our European legal team!

We are seeking a highly experienced and business-focused Labor & Employment Counsel Manager to join our Legal Department. Based in Lisbon OR Madrid, you will be the primary in-house employment law expert for our operations in Europe and a key advisor for employment and labour matters across  Europe.

This role requires a proven track record in complex advisory work, strategic litigation management, and the ability to partner closely with senior Human Resources (HR) and business leaders on international projects and day-to-day operations.

YOUR IMPACT

• Serve as the lead expert on all aspects of applicable EU local laws including contracts, terminations, working time, compensation, benefits, and local compliance requirements.
• Provide timely, pragmatic, and commercially focused legal advice on a wide range of employment and labour law issues across our European operations, with a focus on Portugal, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, UK or other key jurisdictions.
• Manage and direct all employment litigation and disputes  working effectively with external counsel to achieve successful outcomes.
• Lead the employment law aspects of major corporate transactions  ,(i.e.  restructurings, outsourcing/insourcing, .
• Advise on  compensation  as well as complex issues involving non-competes, restrictive covenants, and trade secrets.
• Develop, draft, and implement European-wide employment policies, handbooks, and standard contract templates to ensure consistency and compliance with applicable EU Directives and local laws.
• Provide strategic counsel on  Employee Relations (ER) matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, internal investigations (e.g., whistleblowing), and performance management.
• Advise on matters related to Works Councils and Trade Union relations in jurisdictions where they exist, including collective bargaining obligations and information/consultation requirements.
• Monitor and communicate key legislative and regulatory changes in Europe, providing risk assessmen