At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice on employment law across EMEA and support HR and management.
- Company: Join a fast-paced SaaS company with a dynamic legal team in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a diverse and evolving corporate landscape.
- Why this job: Grow your expertise in international employment law while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: 2-5 years of experience in employment law and a qualified solicitor in England.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are seeking a proactive, driven, and business-minded Employment Counsel to support our European and Middle Eastern operations, with a strong focus on supporting our Go-To-Market (GTM) organization. Based in London, you will work closely with BlackLine’s Global Legal Team to partner with our People Team and business leaders to scale and support our fast-paced SaaS environment. You will assist in providing day-to-day employment law advice and counsel for a diverse range of jurisdictions including the UK, EU, and Middle East. The ideal candidate is an adaptable, eager-to-learn legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment and is looking to grow their expertise in international employment law.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist the Associate General Counsel, Global Employment in providing day-to-day advice to HR and management on a variety of employment and compliance issues, including recruiting, employee relations, performance management, leaves of absence, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
- Monitor and advise on emerging labor and employment law developments across covered jurisdictions, identify compliance gaps, and develop thorough remediation measures in partnership with key stakeholders.
- Support the coordination and management of external local counsel across various jurisdictions including oversight of litigation matters.
- Serve as a legal partner to HR and business leaders for our Go-To-Market organization (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success) across EMEA, providing strategic advice tailored to the pace and structure of a high-growth SaaS business.
- Advise on employment law aspects of variable and incentive-based compensation, including commission plans, bonuses, and incentive-related disputes.
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating employment agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, employee handbooks, and internal HR policies in jurisdictions where BlackLine operates across Europe and the Middle East.
- Draft, review, and enforce restrictive covenants (non-competes, non-solicits) and intellectual property agreements specifically designed for enterprise software sales and marketing roles across varying EMEA jurisdictions.
- Support the People Team in managing employment-related disputes, claims, and regulatory proceedings, by identifying and mitigating risk for the business.
- Develop and deliver training materials for HR and management on evolving employment laws and best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Years of Experience in Related Field: 2 to 5 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) specializing in employment law, gained at a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal department.
- Education: Licensed qualified solicitor in England.
Employment Counsel, EMEA employer: BlackLine
At BlackLine, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development opportunities and a collaborative environment where legal professionals can thrive while supporting our fast-paced SaaS operations across EMEA. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the field of international employment law.
