Senior Legal Employment Counsel, Lokalise

• This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced international environment, enjoys working at the intersection of law, people, and policy, and is passionate about helping innovative businesses grow responsibly
• Law degree from a recognised university and qualification to practice in an EMEA jurisdiction
• 5+ years of experience in employment law preferably in an international tech company
• Strong understanding of GDPR and global data privacy regulations
• Experience in HR compliance, employment litigation risk management, and internal investigations
• Excellent contract negotiation and drafting skills
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with a proactive and business-friendly approach
• Ability to work remotely and independently while collaborating across teams

Desirable

• We’re looking for a talented and experienced Senior Legal Counsel with an expertise in Employment with some experience in Compliance & Privacy throughout EMEA to join our Legal & Finance team and play a key role in supporting our people operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance across the region
• This opportunity involves advising on employment law and data privacy matters across multiple EMEA jurisdictions, leading compliance initiatives, and partnering closely with HR, leadership, and external counsel
• You’ll be instrumental in ensuring our policies, contracts, and internal processes are legally sound, scalable, and aligned with best practices
• Provide legal counsel on employment law across EMEA, covering hiring, contracts, workplace policies, terminations, and dispute resolution
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, GDPR, and other privacy regulations, including conducting vendor privacy and security assessments
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including employment, consultancy, contractor, vendor, and data protection agreements (DPAs)
• Manage cross-border data transfer arrangements (e.g., SCCs, IDTA) and support contract negotiations with privacy implications
• Lead compliance initiatives such as internal investigations, training programs, audits, and risk assessments
• Advise on legal and ethical aspects of AI-related initiatives, including data use, model governance, and regulatory alignment
• Collaborate with HR, leadership, and cross-functional teams to align legal risk with business goals in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment
• Monitor legal developments in employment, privacy, and compliance, and manage external counsel in litigation or regulatory matters as needed