lyrahealth - Lyra Health - International Labor & Employment Counsel
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Requirements
• This is a full-time, remote role that will be located in the UK and will report to Lyra’s US-based Director, Labour & Employment Counsel. • As the International Labor & Employment Counsel, you will be a critical team member in Lyra’s legal team, assisting the International People Team, and working cross-functionally throughout the organisation, in the management and handling of labor and employment related matters, with particular focus in EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. • This role will work closely with other departments within the company to advise on a wide range of employment issues impacting multiple functions of our team across multiple jurisdictions. You will be expected to work independently as one of two points of contact for the legal team in responding to international labor and employment questions, helping to develop the strategy for our international employment questions, and leading employment-related projects to support Lyra’s growth. • ● 7+ years of employment law experience in-house or in private practice. • ● Admission to practice in England and Wales is preferred. Candidates admitted in other recognised jurisdictions, will also be considered. • ● Experience in providing employment-related guidance throughout EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions, is also preferred. • ● Experience of privacy and data protection laws is a plus as is knowledge of immigration law.
Responsibilities
• ● Provide in-house legal counsel on employment related matters, which may include, but not be limited to, employment agreements, handbooks, and policy related issues, workplace investigations and Employee Relations matters, manager and employee training, leaves of absence and/or reasonable adjustments, incentive compensation, pay and working time issues, worker classification, employee benefits, employment related pre-litigation and litigation matters, background checks, hiring matters, termination matters, separation agreements, and generally assist the Director, Labor & Employment Counsel, International Labor & Employment Counsel and International People Team functions. • ● Works closely with the Employee Relations and HR Business Partners functions to support issues that may arise. • ● Ensures compliance with all applicable employment laws, regulations and policies. • ● Participates in and influences the decision-making process with appropriate clients and stakeholders. • ● Identifies and assesses legal risks and opportunities within the employment area and advises accordingly. • ● Independently handles legal matters and projects ranging from basic to complex. • ● Provide practical and solution focused legal advice and support on business matters in a fast-paced environment • ● Recognises when to elevate certain matters to the attention of the General Counsel or Sr. Associate General Counsel. • ● Supervises, manages and evaluates outside counsel on employment related matters, including litigation. • ● Educates and trains internal stakeholders on legal matters, policies and procedures. • ● Establishes and maintains relationships, credibility and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members and other colleagues. • ● Performs other tasks as assigned from time to time by the General Counsel, Sr. Director, Associate General Counsel. • ● Maintain awareness of emerging laws, regulations, enforcement activity, and trends and developments in industry best practices related to labor and employment protection globally.
Benefits
• ● 28 days holidays plus bank holidays per year • ● Private medical insurance • ● Discretionary bonus scheme • ● Group life assurance - up to 10x annual salary • ● Critical health insurance - 2x Annual salary lump sum paid out, in accordance with illness. • ● Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
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