Director, Employment Law
Germany, RemoteFull-TimeDirectorOther
Intro
- Dataiku is The Universal AI Platform™, giving organizations control over their AI talent, processes, and technologies to unleash the creation of analytics, models, and agents. Providing no-, low-, and full-code capabilities, Dataiku meets teams where they are today, allowing them to begin building with AI using their existing skills and knowledge.
- We are seeking a Director, Employment Law with a strong European employment law background to join our dynamic legal team. You will be instrumental in providing strategic, pragmatic legal guidance on a wide array of employment matters in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), while also helping to drive global initiatives in a fast-paced tech environment.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of combined experience at a law firm and in-house at a multinational company, with a strong understanding of European employment laws and the ability to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional employment issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide pragmatic legal counsel on a broad spectrum of employment matters, including complex employee relations, hiring, terminations, reorganisations, redundancies, leaves of absence, compensation and benefits, performance management, disciplinary actions, investigations, and workplace policies.
- Collaborate on global projects, working alongside cross-functional teams to address complex employment law issues.
- Advise on compliance with employment laws and regulations in EMEA, including GDPR, working time regulations, and collective labour law obligations.
- Draft, review, and implement employment policies and procedures to support a fast-growing international workforce.
- Oversee and manage employment disputes, including grievances, investigations, and external claims, and work with external counsel when necessary.
- Deliver training sessions to HR and business leaders on employment law compliance and best practices.
- Work closely with the People team to create and update employment contracts, policies, and separation agreements, and develop relevant training programs.
- Proactively identify legal risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions.
- Monitor emerging trends in employment law, including regulatory changes and enforcement, to keep the business well-informed and compliant.
- Lead process improvements to scale the employment law function across the organisation.
- Provide pragmatic legal counsel on a broad spectrum of employment matters, including complex employee relations, hiring, terminations, reorganisations, redundancies, leaves of absence, compensation and benefits, performance management, disciplinary actions, investigations, and workplace policies.
- Collaborate on global projects, working alongside cross-functional teams to address complex employment law issues.
- Advise on compliance with employment laws and regulations in EMEA, including GDPR, working time regulations, and collective labour law obligations.
- Draft, review, and implement employment policies and procedures to support a fast-growing international workforce.
- Oversee and manage employment disputes, including grievances, investigations, and external claims, and work with external counsel when necessary.
- Deliver training sessions to HR and business leaders on employment law compliance and best practices.
- Work closely with the People team to create and update employment contracts, policies, and separation agreements, and develop relevant training programs.
- Proactively identify legal risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions.
- Monitor emerging trends in employment law, including regulatory changes and enforcement, to keep the business well-informed and compliant.
- Lead process improvements to scale the employment law function across the organisation.
Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified lawyer in the UK, France or another EU jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 8 years PQE in employment law, with both law firm and in-house counsel experience at a multinational company.
- Strong knowledge of European employment law - particularly French employment law - and proven experience advising on cross-border employment matters across EMEA.
- Prior in-house experience at a technology company is highly preferred.
- Qualified lawyer in the UK, France or another EU jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 8 years PQE in employment law, with both law firm and in-house counsel experience at a multinational company.
- Strong knowledge of European employment law - particularly French employment law - and proven experience advising on cross-border employment matters across EMEA.
- Prior in-house experience at a technology company is highly preferred.
- Experience with collective labour law matters, including engaging with works councils or unions.
- Experience with collective labour law matters, including engaging with works councils or unions.
Desired Skills and Attributes
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strategic, business-oriented approach to legal problem-solving.
- Collaborative and team-oriented with strong leadership qualities and a proactive mindset.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Comfortable engaging with senior leaders and providing constructive challenge when necessary.
- Fluency in French is a plus.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strategic, business-oriented approach to legal problem-solving.
- Collaborative and team-oriented with strong leadership qualities and a proactive mindset.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Comfortable engaging with senior leaders and providing constructive challenge when necessary.
- Fluency in French is a plus.
How to Apply
- If you are passionate about employment law and eager to contribute to a rapidly growing company, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role
