Legal Counsel – Employment Law

Job title:

Legal Counsel – Employment Law

Company:

Infosys

Job description

Job DescriptionRole: Employment Counsel (f/m/d)
Job Level: 5B
Location: The NetherlandsWe are looking for an Employment Counsel to join our high calibre and friendly EMEA employment law team based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. You can be based outside of Amsterdam, but you should be able to commute to the Amsterdam office from time to time as required.
You will work with the EMEA employment law team as well as the wider global employment law team on the full life cycle of employment law matters including but not limited to:

• Deal support and Acquired Rights Directive matters (employees automatic transfer).
• Advising on day-to-day Dutch employment law matters and in other EMEA jurisdictions.
• Providing strategic employment law advice to the business.
• Managing various EMEA-wide cross border projects.
• Managing relationships with external counsels.
• Providing advice on compliance issues.
• Litigation.
• Compensation & Benefits Policy review and HR Policy review.
• Knowledge building.

This role is very broad in scope and can vary on a day-to-day basis depending on what our business requires. We are looking for someone who is a ‘team player’, enjoys a challenge, wants to work in a fast moving and fluid environment and who works well with people across cultures and geographies. Not only does the role cover all EMEA countries but requires working regularly with our “offshore” teams around the globe. As such, excellent communication skills and a flexible work approach is needed when working with colleagues with diverse backgrounds. In this role, you will be required to work on Dutch matters as well as manage cases in other EMEA jurisdictions, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external counsels.QualificationsIt is essential that you are qualified to practice law in the Netherlands and that you can ideally demonstrate experience of advising across European jurisdictions. We are looking for someone who is flexible and motivated to deliver outcomes and with an ability to adapt and be pro-active in an ever-changing environment. Ideally you would have:

• 4+ years Post Qualification Experience (note this is a guide only and all candidates who can demonstrate the relevant skill set will be considered) with a focus on employment law.
• Ability to work in an international environment
• Previous international experience is a plus
• Some knowledge of TUPE/ARD automatic employees transfer in outsourcing deals (desirable but not essential)
• Previous in-house experience (desirable but not essential)
• A desire to expand knowledge and the confidence to coordinate legal assistance in employment law matters from other jurisdictions
• Fluent in English, both oral and written
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adjust your communication to the audience and provide clear, concise advice to stakeholders instead of using legalese.
• Competencies – the following behaviours and characteristics are key to success in the role (i) analytical skills (ii) innovation and flexibility (iii) teamwork (iv) attention to detail and quality awareness (v) excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

About Us
Today, the corporate landscape is dynamic, and the world ahead is full of possibilities! None of the amazing things we do at Infosys would be possible without an equally amazing culture, the environment where ideas can flourish and where you are empowered to move forward as far as your ideas will take you.
At Infosys, we assure that your career will never stand still, we will inspire you to build what’s next and we will navigate further together. Our journey of learnability, values and trusted relationships with our clients continue to be the cornerstones of our organization and these values are upheld only because of our people.
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.Role Designation5315BLCSGL Legal CounselInterest GroupInfosys LimitedRoleLegal CounselCompanyITL NetherlandsSkillsetProcess|Program Management|Legal and Contractual compliance

Expected salary

Location

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Job date

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 03:56:25 GMT

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