Employment Legal Counsel - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking an Employment Legal Counsel to join our team in a remote capacity. This role is a 12-month fixed contract based in London, where you will provide legal and regulatory advice to ensure compliance with local regulations while meeting the needs of our customers across various regions. As an Employment Legal Counsel, you will report to the Head of Commercial, Employment, and Litigation Counsel based in Hong Kong.

What You'll Do

• Handle global employment matters (contentious and non-contentious) with a focus on the UK, EU, the Americas, Canada, and the Middle East.
• Draft and review employment documentation including employment agreements, incentive agreements, and employment letters.
• Conduct in-depth legal research to support employment law compliance.
• Collaborate with external counsel to ensure compliance with local labor laws.
• Liaise with stakeholders across multi-jurisdictional teams on various employment-related issues.
• Advise on compensation, incentives, share schemes, regulatory changes, discipline, performance management, and termination exits.
• Assist on other corporate legal matters as needed, including intellectual property and data protection.
• Maintain awareness of legal developments in the employment law area.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer NQ-2 years PQE (England and Wales) with experience in employment legal work.
• Experience handling both non-contentious and contentious employment issues.
• Previous in-house experience is desirable.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Able to accommodate calls and meetings across different time zones.
• Ability to identify problems and propose solutions.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of £80,000 - £120,000 per year.
• Remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the Web3 space.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.