Senior Corporate & HR Lawyer

We are seeking an experienced In-House Corporate & HR Lawyer to support our Group-wide legal needs, with a focus on both corporate governance and human resources. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance across all employment, consultancy, and sales commission contracts, with a specific emphasis on multi-jurisdictional legal requirements. The role requires expertise in HR/employment law, with experience in IT, software, cloud-based, or SaaS environments as a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Compliance & Contract Management :
• Draft, review, and ensure compliance of employment contracts, consultancy agreements, and sales commission contracts for employees and consultants across various countries.
• Stay updated with employment and labour laws across different jurisdictions, ensuring the Group's policies are aligned with current legal requirements.
• Provide guidance on employment law issues, including terminations, disciplinary actions, and employee relations.
• Corporate Legal Support :
• Support corporate governance requirements and general compliance for Azeus offices worldwide.
• Advise on a variety of corporate matters, including but not limited to mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance.
• Work cross-functionally with various teams to ensure adherence to legal standards.
• Risk Management & Compliance :
• Identify potential legal risks and suggest strategies for risk mitigation.
• Ensure the Group remains compliant with evolving data protection laws, especially concerning employee data.
• Global Collaboration :
• Collaborate with Azeus offices globally to ensure consistent legal compliance.
• Coordinate with external counsel as needed for jurisdiction-specific advice.

Requirements

• Experience : Minimum 5 years of experience in HR/employment law, ideally within a corporate or in-house setting. Experience in IT, software, or SaaS industry is a plus.
• Skills :
• Strong understanding of employment laws in various countries.
• Proficient in drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams globally.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree