Employment Counsel

We are seeking an experienced employment attorney for a 5-month maternity coverage period. You will report to the Senior Employment Counsel and work directly with People Experience business partners providing front-line and strategic support on various employment-related subjects.

The successful candidate will be based in our Guildford or Galway office or work remotely from the UK, Ireland, or East Coast US.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Global Employment Legal Team to ensure alignment and consistency across regions where EA operates.
• Act as primary employment counsel for EA's operations in Ireland, Finland, Romania, and Czechia, and provide support for employment matters in the UK and Sweden.
• Manage day-to-day employment law matters such as hiring, performance management, termination, wage and hour rules, disability accommodation, harassment, discrimination, and bullying.
• Liaise with external employment counsel to manage litigation or obtain advice on specific issues.
• Advise on employment or workforce-related issues arising in transactions and corporate arrangements in Europe and Asia.
• Support global employment projects from an employment perspective.
• Collaborate with other members of the Employment team to support their EU territories as needed.

Requirements:

• Experienced practising attorney in employment law in an in-house legal department or law firm.
• Qualified solicitor in your location.
• Proficiency with applicable laws relating to employment matters in relevant territories.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters.
• Experience working cross-functionally with business and legal teams.
• Ability to partner with all levels of management and manage numerous projects simultaneously.

Benefits: Electronic Arts offers a holistic approach to employee benefits, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, professional, and community well-being. Programmes may include medical coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid leave, parental leave, free games, and more.