Employment Counsel

Electronic Arts is seeking an experienced employment attorney for a 5-month maternity coverage period. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Employment Counsel and work directly with People Experience business partners providing front-line and strategic support on a wide variety of employment-related subjects.

The position can be located in our Guildford or Galway Office, alternatively, can be remote from UK, Ireland, East Coast US.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Global Employment Legal Team to ensure alignment and consistency in all regions where EA operates.
• Act as primary employment counsel for EA's operations in Ireland, Finland, Romania, Czechia, and Switzerland. Will also provide support for employment matters in the UK and Sweden.
• Liaise with external employment counsel where necessary to manage litigation or obtain advice on specific issues in the above territories.
• Advise on employment or other workforce-related issues arising in transactions and other corporate arrangements in Europe and Asia.
• Support several global employment projects from the employment perspective.
• Collaborate with other members of the Employment team to support their EU territories, as necessary.

Requirements:

• You are a practising attorney at a senior level 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 the relevant territories.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters.
• Experience working cross-functionally with the business and legal teams.
• Partnering with all levels of management and able to manage numerous projects simultaneously.

Benefits:

• We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life.
• Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more.