Lead Employment Counsel, Anthropic

• The ideal candidate pairs their employment law expertise with their experience in growing an employment legal function, in a fast-paced and fun environment
• Are a qualified lawyer in at least one EMEA jurisdiction with demonstrated academic credentials
• Have at least 8 years of post-qualification experience in labor and employment. In-house experience strongly preferred
• Have employment law experience supporting teams based in the European Union, Switzerland and the United Kingdom
• Are humble, thoughtful, exercise sound judgment and operate at the highest level of integrity
• Are strategic, flexible, resourceful and solution-oriented
• Have strong organizational and project management skills, and are able to prioritize and execute on tasks
• Have exceptional analytical, writing, and communication skills. You understand how to succinctly and effectively communicate legal issues to non-lawyers
• We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Anthropic is seeking an exceptional Lead Employment Counsel, EMEA to build the foundation for Anthropic's growing global workforce in Europe
• As the first EMEA employment attorney, you will closely partner with our People team, business and technical stakeholders to create and manage employment programs in EMEA that enable high performers to achieve their best work
• Develop and implement compliant employment programs and practices across several European jurisdictions to streamline the global employee experience, create a culture of high performance, and ensure alignment to Anthropic's values and People philosophy
• Partner with the People team and managers on a wide range of employment law issues, including compensation, benefits, privacy, performance management, leaves of absence, works council, and contingent workers
• Craft clear and comprehensive written guidance, policies, and communications that effectively translate complex employment law concepts into actionable frameworks
• Leverage your experience to proactively identify and mitigate employment legal risks and disputes
• Develop training and manager enablement programs on employment legal topics
• Liaise and manage relationships with outside counsel, as necessary
• Stay up to date on relevant employment laws, regulations, and industry trends, and disseminate these developments and their implications for Anthropic's mission and business to key stakeholders