Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel for International Employment
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater London, United Kingdom Area (Hybrid)
The Company is seeking a Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel for International Employment to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be the primary legal advisor on all international employment law matters, with a focus on the full employee lifecycle in non-US offices. This includes advising on hiring strategies, legal structures, and compliance across various jurisdictions, as well as leading the legal aspects of international employee relations, performance management, and terminations. The role also involves partnering with the People team on the design of compensation and benefits structures, supporting international expansion, and ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory developments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in international employment law, particularly in EMEA and APAC, and experience with corporate governance for international entities. Applicants for this role at the company should be qualified lawyers with at least 10 years' of post-qualification experience in international employment law, including significant in-house experience. Deep knowledge of employment law across EMEA and APAC, particularly in the areas of international equity compensation plan compliance and collective employment law, is essential. The role requires a candidate with a strong command of GDPR as it applies to employment, excellent business judgment, and outstanding communication skills. Experience in managing outside counsel, a proactive approach to legal compliance, and the ability to operate with autonomy in a fast-growing environment are also key. While not mandatory, experience in consumer technology, digital health, wearables, or a similar regulated consumer products industry is a plus.
Functions:
- Legal
About the Company
Popular smart sleep tracker
Industry
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Type
Privately Held, VC-backed
Age
employees
501-1000
Funding
>$200m