What you can expect
As our Associate EMEA Employment Counsel, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and guidance on a wide range of employment matters. Based in an extremely environment, supporting Zoom’s global workforce from our Dublin-Office. You will partner with Zoom’s EMEA People Experience team and advise on day-to-day management of employee disputes, internal investigations, performance issues, and works council matters. We're looking for a self-starter, problem solver, and business-minded legal partner.
About the Team
The EMEA Employment Counsel will join a talented and collaborative cross-border Employment Legal team. This role will report into the Associate General Counsel, Employment and will be located in Dublin, Ireland.
Responsibilities
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Providing strategic advice to the People Experience team on a broad range of employment issues
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Delivering quick and pragmatic advice to the business on employment obligations across jurisdictions
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Advising on employment law matters related to Works Council issues
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Collaborating with People Experience and Compliance to create policies, standards, and business procedures that foster compliance with various employment laws and regulations
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Drafting and reviewing various types of employment agreements, policies, work rules, and other employment-related documents
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Managing pre-litigation and litigation disputes and developing creative resolution strategies with the assistance of outside counsel, as needed
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Building and maintaining relationships with senior leaders, members of the Legal Department, the People Experience team, and external employment counsel
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Being the primary contact for your region, addressing program queries, providing support and updates, and managing relevant content and processes.
What we’re looking for
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A fully qualified lawyer in a relevant European jurisdiction with 5+ years of experience
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Bring prior international employment law experience, with knowledge of Germany, Netherlands, and France employment law considered a plus
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Have gained prior in-house experience or having completed secondments
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Have advisory experience in work counsel matters
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Partner closely with the EMEA People Experience team to assist with day-to-day legal issues and employee relations advice
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Handle employee-related privacy and GDPR matters
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Demonstrate a highly responsive, collaborative, and service-oriented attitude Have developed independent, practical solutions to complex legal issues that are clearly and timely communicated and aligned with business objectives
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Able to balance multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail
Ways of Working
Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.
Benefits
As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn
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About Us
Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.
We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
Our Commitment
At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We’re committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know—we’re here to support you at every step.
If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed.
