Senior Employment Counsel

Hansen (ASX: HSN) is a global provider of software and services to the energy, water and communications industries. With our award‑winning software suite, we help more than 600 customers in over 80 countries to create and deliver new products and services, engage with customers and manage critical revenue and customer support processes.

Job Description

As Senior Employment Counsel you’ll play a pivotal role within our global legal team, acting as the “glue” for all employment‑related matters across the business worldwide. You’ll work closely with HR and senior leadership to ensure compliance, manage risk and support strategic initiatives. Your expertise will shape our approach to global employment law, dispute management, GDPR/privacy compliance and organisational change.

What You’ll Do

• Provide practical, commercially focused advice on employment law matters across multiple jurisdictions, coordinating with local external counsel where necessary.
• Oversee and manage employment disputes and litigation globally, ensuring effective resolution strategies.
• Draft, review and update employment contracts, policies and handbooks to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Advise on data protection and privacy issues related to employee data, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations.
• Support HR and leadership on organisational changes, including redundancies, transfers and integration projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external law firms, ensuring cost‑effective and high‑quality legal support.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to deliver proactive solutions that align with company culture and strategic objectives.

What You Bring

• Qualified lawyer in a UK (preferred) or European jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of post‑qualified employment law experience gained in private practice and in‑house, with at least 2 years in an in‑house role.
• Experience advising on employment matters across UK/EMEA, including managing disputes and complex workforce issues.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels and communicate legal issues to non‑lawyers.
• Highly organised, pragmatic and solutions‑oriented approach.
• Demonstrable experience collaborating with diverse audiences internally and externally.
• The ability to speak a foreign language (German and/or French are particularly valuable).

Location

Hammersmith, London.

Work conditions

Office‑based.

Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Hansen celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, customers, partners and suppliers. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Software Development