Juridisch Adviseur Arbeidsrecht in Reading

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANYOpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation. At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. We are seeking an ambitious junior employment lawyer to join our international Employment Legal team. This development-focused role offers hands-on experience of multinational employment matters across EMEA and APJ. Working closely with senior employment counsel, you will undertake the research, drafting, coordination and project management work that underpin practical, commercial legal advice. This role would suit someone who enjoys detailed legal work, takes ownership of tasks and is keen to develop their international law expertise. YOUR IMPACTYou will support senior employment counsel and the Legal Director in advising HR, Employee Relations and business leaders across multiple jurisdictions. You will also help manage the legal and operational activities needed to deliver high-quality advice and strategic support globally. WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVESEmployment Law AdvisoryResearching employment law issues and preparing first drafts of legal advice, guidance, presentations and communications. Supporting HR and Employee Relations with disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, conduct and performance matters. Assisting with employee lifecycle matters including recruitment, contractual changes, leave, flexible working, accommodations and termination issues. Preparing and maintaining legal resources, trackers and knowledge materials. Organizational Change and TransformationSupporting international restructuring, redundancy and workforce optimization projects. Maintaining project plans, consultation timelines, action trackers and legal risk assessmentsProviding administrative and project-management support on complex cross-border matters..Litigation and Dispute ManagementAssisting with employment tribunal, labour court and administrative proceedings. Supporting document reviews, evidence gathering, witness preparation and case management. Helping manage external counsel relationships and ensuring matters progress efficiently. Assisting with invoice reviews, budget tracking and legal spend monitoring. Compliance and Legal DevelopmentMonitoring employment law developments across EMEA and APJ.Preparing legal updates and training materials for HR and leadership teams. Supporting the implementation of new legislation and regulatory requirements. Developing and maintaining templates, policies, playbooks and guidance materials. Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the Employment Legal function. WHAT YOU BRINGRequired Experience/SkillsQualified lawyer/solicitor with relevant employment law experience, typically gained through 2–3 years' PQE or an equivalent career path. Strong legal drafting, analytical and research skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and practically. Experience/SkillsExperience supporting multinational employers or working on cross-border employment law issues. Familiarity with technology, software or another multinational corporate environment. Additional language skills. Able to balance legal risk with business objectives. Confident building relationships with stakeholders at all levels. The role offers mentoring, exposure to strategic decision-making and a strong foundation for building a career in international employment law within a leading global technology company. OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.