Legal Director (Employment Legal), Dublin Pike

Requirements

10+ years of experience practicing employment law, with a focus on EMEA jurisdictions

Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in at least one EMEA jurisdiction

Demonstrated business acumen, with the ability to understand and interpret business contexts to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice that supports organizational growth and aligns with broader company objectives

Experienced in risk analysis, including identifying and assessing potential employment law risks across multiple EMEA jurisdictions, conducting impact assessments, and advising business partners on approaches that drive compliance and business continuity

Skilled in developing risk mitigation strategies, with the ability to assess potential exposure, develop response plans, and implement proactive measures that reduce organizational risk

Experienced in legal consulting, including providing expert guidance on a wide range of employment matters such as contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, employee relations, and dispute resolution, while building trusted relationships with internal clients

Adept at critical thinking, with the ability to analyze complex employment law issues, evaluate information from multiple sources, and develop well-reasoned recommendations that balance legal risk with business priorities

Experience managing employment litigation, including overseeing outside counsel, developing case strategy, and driving efficient and effective resolution of disputes across EMEA jurisdictions

(Desirable) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in clear, accessible language and collaborate effectively across teams and jurisdictions

What the job involves

The Employment Legal Team advises the business and People&Purpose on complex employment law matters across Workday

Our goal is to drive company growth through informed guidance on risks and opportunities

In the year ahead, the team will focus on supporting Workday's continued expansion into new markets, enabling innovation through responsible AI and automation, and strengthening how we manage employment-related risk across the organization

The Employment Legal Team is empowered to protect Workday's core values, with a focus on Employees and Integrity

If you are energized by meaningful work at the intersection of employment law and business growth, and you want to be part of a team that values fairness and collaboration, this is the place for you

As an EMEA Employment Counsel on the Employment Legal Team, you will serve as a trusted advisor, partnering with colleagues across Legal, Compliance&Corporate Affairs, People&Purpose, and other business functions

You will support Workday's core values of innovation, customer service, integrity, and profitability while helping ensure Workday maintains a culture of fairness, development, and fun for its employees

You will apply discerning judgment when advising on complex employment matters and guide the business in evaluating risk when making decisions

Providing mentorship and counseling to a range of teams and partners across Workday on matters relating to compliance, investigations, and dispute resolution

Counseling and providing guidance to People&Purpose on employee relations issues, including investigations, grievances, employee performance, terminations, leaves of absence, and occupational health

Providing pragmatic advice to the business on employment obligations across EMEA jurisdictions

Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, policies, work rules, and related documents for current and new markets

Conducting due diligence and advising on employee-related issues in mergers and acquisitions

Managing pre-litigation and litigation disputes and developing creative resolution approaches

Supporting the Corporate Investigations team by providing in-region guidance and support on investigations within EMEA

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