Employment Legal Counsel

Overview

Susquehanna has a job opportunity available for an attorney to join our in house counsel/employment law legal team in our European headquarters in Dublin. The role is to advise on the full range of employment law matters which affect the business of Susquehanna and affiliate across Europe.

This role requires an employment law lawyer with proven ability to manage stakeholders across a range of business functions and a deep knowledge of employment law in Ireland.

In this role, you will gain insight into our business while counselling and advising on a broad array of employment related issues. Your role will be that of a liaison, strategizing with internal and external colleagues and business management teams on a comprehensive array of issues.

In this role, you will:

• Provide legal advice on a broad range of employment topics, including recruiting, hiring, restrictive covenants, training, performance management, separations and occupational health and safety. This also includes advice on compliance with relevant employment laws and associated guidance in Ireland and corresponding regimes in Europe.
• Stay up to date with legal and regulatory developments which impact Susquehanna as an employer in Ireland and Europe and work with internal stakeholders to develop timely responses to those developments.
• Update and draft workplace policies and handbooks.
• Draft and negotiate contracts of employment and related documentation.
• Develop and deliver training on employment law topics.
• Manage relationships with external counsel as needed
• Work closely with other members of the Susquehanna legal team and Human Resources team to implement the goals above
• Lead internal process reviews and participate in internal investigations

What we're looking for

• Holder of a current practicing certificate in Ireland or the UK
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Strong organisation, effective planning, problem solving and analytical skills required
• 5 years'+ post admission experience, ideally including experience a top tier law firm
• Ability to deal confidently with business partners and show the initiative and assertiveness needed to proceed with project and accomplish tasks
• Ability to work across different legal jurisdictions