Who we areAbout StripeStripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses.
Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.
Millions of companies, from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups, use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities.
Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead.
That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career. About the teamStripe's legal team works on complex technical and legal issues to help protect our growing business.
In this role, you'll join the legal team supporting Stripe's People team and other business partners across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).What you'll doAs Employment Counsel, you'll advise our People team and other business partners on employment law across EMEA and proactively manage employment-related risks.
ResponsibilitiesPartner with our People team to provide subject-matter expertise on employment issues, including recruiting, hiring, performance management, compensation and benefits, leaves of absence, people data privacy, internal investigations, working time, and HR best practicesProactively review employment policies to support legal compliance and consistency with best practicesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to support and maintain employment complianceDraft and negotiate employment-related agreements, including offer letters, contractor agreements, and vendor agreementsHandle pre-litigation and litigation mattersMonitor developments in employment, AI, and data protection law and advise on developments that may affect StripeWho you areWe're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role.
If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. xohmjla
The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Minimum requirements4+ years of specialist, post-qualification employment law experience at a law firm or in-house legal departmentQualification to practice law in Ireland or England and WalesAbility to analyse employment law matters of varying complexity, exercise sound judgment, and make well-reasoned decisions amid ambiguity and incomplete informationExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders while maintaining discretion, confidentiality, and professionalismStrong organisational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple long- and short-term workstreams, collaborate across teams, and support international employment law matters outside EMEA when neededPreferred qualificationsIn-house experience or experience advising technology clients as external counselExperience advising on employee representative bodies, works councils, and European works councilsExperience advising on jurisdictions outside Ireland and the United Kingdom
Employment Counsel, EMEA in Vauxhall employer: Stripe
Stripe is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, where employees are empowered to collaborate with some of the largest enterprises and most ambitious startups in the financial technology space. With a strong focus on employee growth, Stripe offers numerous opportunities for professional development and encourages team members to engage in meaningful projects that drive real impact. Located in a vibrant tech hub, employees benefit from a stimulating environment that promotes creativity and collaboration, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in solution architecture.
