Employment Law Attorney- EMEA in United Kingdom

Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you.

UKG is seeking an experienced employment attorney to provide employment law support and advice primarily in the EMEA region, with particular focus on UK, Ireland, France, Bulgaria, and Germany, as part of a fun and fast-paced legal team at a dynamic company.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Advising business stakeholders on a broad range of employment law matters, including human resources, payroll, recruiting, compensation, and benefits.

• Collaborating with business stakeholders to investigate and resolve employment disputes

• Drafting and revising employment agreements, policies, and other employment-related documents

• Supporting employment litigation as necessary

• Managing relationship with outside counsel to ensure high-quality work product and cost-effective services

Basic Qualifications:

•UK or Ireland qualified employment attorney with excellent academic credentials

•Fluency in English required, fluency in French and/or German strongly preferred

•7-10 years of experience in employment law at a large multinational law firm and/or in-house with a global company

•Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations in EMEA, particularly UK, Ireland, France, Bulgaria, and Germany

•Experience handling employment litigation matters

Preferred Qualifications:

•Some knowledge of (or willingness to learn) employment laws and regulations in APAC region

•Excellent legal and business judgment with the ability to provide practical advice

•Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

•Knowledge of software/technology industry preferred

Where we’re going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.     

Disability Accommodation 

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email [email protected] . 

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