Employment Counsel (EMEA)

Employment Counsel (EMEA)

Full-Time 81000 - 99000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Serve as the primary legal advisor for Figma's international workforce across EMEA.
  • Company: Join Figma, a leading tech company with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible remote work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic work environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping employment policies and supporting international expansion.
  • Qualifications: 8+ years PQE in EMEA employment law, with experience in top-tier firms and in-house roles.

The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 Β£ per year.

Figma is seeking an experienced Employment Counsel (EMEA) to serve as the primary legal advisor for its international workforce. This role involves partnering with People and business leaders to manage strategic employment matters, compliance, and international scaling initiatives across the EMEA region.

Key Eligibility Criteria

  • Experience: 8+ years PQE, with a background in both top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments.
  • Expertise: Significant experience in EMEA employment law, including employee relations, investigations, works councils, restructurings, and redundancies.
  • Skills: Proven ability to build scalable policies and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

  • Act as the primary employment legal advisor for EMEA.
  • Draft and manage employment and benefits-related documentation.
  • Advise on complex employee relations, disciplinary matters, and investigations.
  • Develop scalable employment policies, playbooks, and self-serve tools.
  • Manage employment-related litigation and coordinate with external counsel.
  • Support international expansion and workforce scaling.

Compensation & Mode

  • Compensation: Not specified.
  • Mode: Full-time, based in London or remote within the United Kingdom.

Language Requirements

Fluency in French or German is considered an added plus, though not strictly required.

Accommodation

Yes, candidates requiring reasonable accommodation for the interview process may contact accommodations-ext@figma.com.

Employment Counsel (EMEA) employer: Figma

Figma is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant work culture where creativity and collaboration thrive. Located in London, our team enjoys a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for professional growth, particularly in sales roles, as we encourage continuous learning and development. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Figma not only values unique perspectives but also provides a supportive atmosphere that empowers employees to excel and innovate.

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Contact Details:

Figma Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Employment Counsel (EMEA)

EMEA Employment Law
Employee Relations
Investigations
Works Councils
Restructurings
Redundancies
Policy Development