jobs Verified: 19 Oct 2026 London, England, United Kingdom / Paris, France / Karlsruhe, Germany (Remote or Hybrid options available)
Corporate Counsel, EMEA Employment
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London, England, United Kingdom / Paris, France / Karlsruhe, Germany (Remote or Hybrid options available)
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Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in the United Kingdom, France, or Germany with 5+ years of employment law experience at an international law firm, in-house legal department of a multinational company, or a combination thereof.
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Contextual Overview
Blue Yonder is seeking an experienced employment attorney to join its Legal Department as Corporate Counsel, EMEA Labour & Employment. This role serves as a trusted legal advisor and strategic partner to Human Resources and business leaders across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (EMEA), providing practical, solutions-oriented guidance on employment matters.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in the United Kingdom, France, or Germany.
- Minimum of 5+ years of employment law experience gained at an international law firm, an in-house legal department of a multinational company, or a combination of both.
- Demonstrated experience advising employers on a broad range of employment law matters across multiple European jurisdictions, including the UK, France, Germany, and Poland.
- Working knowledge of data privacy and data protection laws relating to the employment relationship (e.g., GDPR, UK GDPR).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Serve as a primary Legal Department contact for employment law matters throughout the EMEA region.
- Provide day-to-day counselling on employment-related legal risks, compliance obligations, employee relations, discipline, and performance management.
- Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, offer letters, restrictive covenants, and separation agreements.
- Support workforce restructuring initiatives, including redundancies, reorganizations, and collective consultations (such as works councils and CSE).
- Manage employment claims, labor disputes, and litigation in partnership with outside counsel.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Privacy, Ethics & Compliance, and Finance on employee-related matters.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Compensation: Not Specified
Mode: Remote from the United Kingdom, France, or Germany, or hybrid based out of offices in London (UK), Paris (France), or Karlsruhe (Germany).
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Corporate Counsel, EMEA Employment employer: Blue Yonder
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