Employment Counsel

The Employment Counsel - EMEA at G-P is responsible for providing high-quality legal advice on various employment matters, ensuring compliance with local and international laws. Key responsibilities include managing employment disputes, collaborating with HR and Operations teams on policy development, monitoring evolving employment laws, and conducting workplace investigations. You'll also need to draft and update employment agreements and documents, ensuring that G-P remains at the forefront of compliance throughout EMEA.

To qualify for the Employment Counsel - EMEA role at G-P, candidates should be a qualified lawyer in Sweden, Hungary, or another EMEA jurisdiction, with 5-8 years of experience in employment law. Experience in a multinational setting is a plus. Strong analytical, organizational skills, and excellent English communication abilities are essential, along with the capacity to navigate complex legal challenges in a collaborative environment.

G-P is committed to fostering an environment of growth and learning, encouraging Employment Counsel to expand their skill sets continually. This role will involve engaging in various legal team projects, participating in the creation of training modules related to employment law, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance your understanding and impact within the company and the legal field.

At G-P, we embrace a remote-first culture that celebrates diversity and inclusivity. Working as an Employment Counsel in this dynamic legal team means being part of a company that actively facilitates global team building and recognizes every team's contribution toward our common goals. You'll work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, making your role impactful on a global scale.

Employment Counsel at G-P will encounter challenges such as keeping pace with changing employment laws across various jurisdictions in EMEA, managing complex disputes while balancing business needs, and developing strategic compliance policies that meet local requirements. However, this is also an excellent opportunity for personal growth and to demonstrate your problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of your past work experiences that involved navigating different employment laws across jurisdictions. Highlight your understanding of how cultural nuances affect legal compliance and share insights on how you contributed to training or policy development in a global context.

Demonstrate your proactive approach by mentioning specific resources you follow, such as legal publications, webinars, and professional organizations. Explain how you implement this knowledge in practice, including any strategies you use to share updates with your team or implement compliance measures.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to outline a specific example of a dispute. Clearly articulate your role, the actions you took to address the situation, and the outcome. This will showcase your problem-solving abilities and approach to conflict resolution.

Share a concrete example of when you identified a potential legal risk and created a practical solution. Explain your thought process and the overall impact your innovative approach had on compliance or risk management, showing your capacity for strategic thinking.

Discuss your meticulous approach to drafting agreements, emphasizing the importance of clarity, compliance, and protection of the company's interests. Highlight how you balance legal requirements with practical considerations, ensuring that the agreements are understandable and enforceable.

Give specific examples of collaborative projects where you've worked alongside HR, such as developing training materials on employment laws or advising on policy revisions. Highlight the value of this collaboration in creating a unified approach to compliance and employee relations.

Discuss a systematic approach you take for conducting workplace investigations, such as maintaining confidentiality, gathering evidence, and interviewing involved parties. Include how you ensure the process is fair and appropriate, reflecting your commitment to thoroughness and integrity.

Articulate the importance of aligning company policies with local laws while maintaining fairness and compliance. Discuss your approach, which could include consulting with stakeholders, seeking legal advice, and ultimately advocating for necessary policy amendments to support legal adherence.

Emphasize your ability to simplify complex legal jargon into language that is easier to understand. Describe your methodologies, which could involve visual aids, practical examples, and focusing on the implications for business operations to ensure clarity and comprehension.

Share your passion for providing legal guidance and support that helps organizations thrive while fostering a compliant work environment. Speak about your desire to positively impact employees and the business environment, showcasing your commitment to both aspects in your response.