17 Oct
CoStar Group
London
Job description
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide strategic legal advice and counsel to the Human Resources department and business leaders regarding all aspects of the employment life cycle in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
- Draft and revise employment law-related documentation, such as contracts and other employment-related agreements.
- Assist with drafting and development of employment policies.
- Develop strategy for responding to legal claims and threats of litigation in conjunction with the Associate General Counsel Head of Employment Law (based in Washington DC) and Associate General Counsel Head of Legal, EMEA (based in London), including assisting with fact development in pre-litigation and / or litigation matters.
- Respond to audits and other legal information requests.
- Litigate on the company’s behalf and / or coordinate litigation and other legal matters handled by outside counsel.
- Assist with due diligence in mergers and acquisitions and advising on employment issues arising from mergers, acquisitions and intra-group reorganisations.
- Develop and deliver training on employment law compliance matters.
- Manage multiple priorities and ensure that deadlines are met.
- Manage and collaborate with external counsel in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, when required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Law degree from reputable University (or UK law school) with excellent academics;
- England and Wales qualified solicitor (or equivalent European jurisdiction qualification);
- Must have the right to work in the UK;
- At least 7 years’ PQE, including 2 years’ experience at a top law firm;
- Experience with European employment laws, in particular in France, Germany and Spain and including working with works councils or employee b;
- Experience with employment laws in the Middle East and Asia, in particular the United Arab Emirates, China, Singapore, and Australia, is not required but is desirable;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Excellent analytical and negotiating skills;
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with ability to be flexible and adapt to frequently changing workload and responsibilities;
- Acute attention to detail with ability to multi-task;
- Must have initiative, be able to act decisively, work independently and exercise good judgement;
- Fluent or advanced level in the following languages is not a requirement but is highly desirable : French or German
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines.
As well as having an outstanding working environment based in iconic buildings the Shard and Blue Fin or one of our key UK-wide hubs.
Other perks include full private medical cover, dental cover, Life Assurance and member rewards, 28 days annual leave, a competitive pension, season ticket loans, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and much more!
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