Overview
In this role you will provide pragmatic employment law guidance across the organisation, supporting complex employee relations and cross-border expansion in Europe. You will collaborate with People and Legal Teams, external counsel and stakeholders to align legal strategy with business goals. The position offers a chance to shape policies, mitigate risk, and influence how Dojo grows in the UK and Europe. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values ethics, transparency, and practical solutions.
Responsibilities
- Provide clear, pragmatic advice on employment law matters, including ACAS and Employment Tribunal claims, aligned with business values
- Draft and review contracts and People Team policies and handbooks to meet legal standards and reflect business tone
- Manage and advise on employment litigation, coordinating with external counsel for favorable outcomes
- Lead employment law projects with timely, business-focused legal input to support goals
- Deliver training and guidance on employment law, internal policies and best practice
- Support cross-border expansion across Europe by collaborating with business teams
Key requirements
- Qualified lawyer with 3+ years of post-qualification experience in UK and Europe employment law
- Strong knowledge of TUPE, Employment Tribunal procedures, UK/EMEA employment law and IR35 regulations
- Excellent verbal and written communication, ability to present complex legal information clearly
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration across teams and geographies
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Pragmatic mindset with interest in the payments industry and technology innovation
- Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity
- clear communication
- collaboration across teams and geographies
- prioritization and multi-tasking
- TUPE
- Employment Tribunal procedures
- UK/EMEA employment law
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At Dojo, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values our people as our greatest asset. With an office-first culture that encourages collaboration and innovation, our employees enjoy a dynamic work environment designed for both focus and creativity. We offer robust growth opportunities, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and the chance to be part of a game-changing team in the payments industry, all while working in vibrant office spaces across Europe.
