Corporate Counsel - Employment and Compliance (EMEA)

Corporate Counsel – Employment and Compliance (EMEA)

Slalom is a global, human‑centric business and technology consulting firm that partners with organizations to solve complex challenges and drive transformative results.

About the Role

As our Employment and Compliance Counsel, you will be a trusted advisor shaping support for our >500 EMEA team members across four countries (UK, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands). You will work closely with the EMEA People team, advising on employment law and navigating complex multi‑jurisdictional challenges.

What You\’ll Love About This Role

• Shaping strategic decisions by providing pragmatic employment law advice that balances risk and innovation with compliance.
• Mastering the art of global consistency while championing local nuance across 4+ EMEA countries.
• Building strong relationships and operating at all levels of the organization, working both independently and as a strong collaborator to drive consensus.
• Using your skills to sensibly assess when to engage external counsel, ensuring they are cost‑effective and valuable.
• Collaborating with other legal team members to share best practices and implement risk management strategies.
• Actively monitoring legal changes and using this knowledge to keep people policies compliant; managing our EMEA horizon tracker for all legal matters shared with country boards.
• Training internal clients on legal issues, policies and processes in line with company standards; occasionally traveling to other EMEA offices.
• Being part of our growth story—helping us expand into new EMEA countries and building compliant, people‑first foundations from day one.
• Expanding your skillset and experience by supporting a wide range of legal issues outside your core areas, such as commercial contracting and litigation.

What You’ll Bring

• Qualified lawyer in UK/Europe with 5‑9 years of post‑qualification experience.
• Training from a reputable law firm and, ideally, previous in‑house experience as an employee/secondee.
• Strong communication and excellent judgment skills.
• Proven ability to deliver solutions that meet legal and business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments while handling multiple priorities and deadlines.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Business Consulting and Services