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title: Lead Employment Counsel
description: We are seeking an experienced Lead Employment Counsel to join our Legal Team. In this role, you'll partner with the People team and other stakeholders to advise on global employment law issues spanning the full lifecycle of employment relationships. You'll also develop employment policies and procedures to support the company as we continue to scale. Responsibilities: Advise and collaborate with the People team and other stakeholders on a range of employment law matters in various jurisdictions, including contract negotiation, onboarding, performance management, and termination. Offer clear, pragmatic, business-focused legal advice. Devise and manage employment practices, policies, and procedures that can be executed efficiently in a growing global company and reduce employment-related legal risk. Manage and work with outside counsel across the globe. Stay current on global employment laws and regulations, advise the Company on applicable changes, and propose updates as necessary. Requirements: J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. State Bar or law degree and qualification to practice law in an EMEA jurisdiction. 6+ years of relevant post-qualification employment law experience, with experience in-house at a fast-paced, global company. Experience building employment-related processes and procedures, partnering with a people/HR team on onboarding and offboarding, and handling complex employment litigation matters. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Comfort in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and tight deadlines. Benefits: Innovative culture Growth paths Learning & development Social travel Annual company offsite Co-working
date posted: 2026-07-16T08:39:19.669Z
valid through: 2026-10-02T16:03:18.708Z
direct apply: false
occupational category: Legal
industry: Technology
skills: employment law
skills: global employment practices
skills: contract negotiation
skills: policy development
skills: experience in a high-growth, emerging technology company
skills: negotiating complex employment contracts
skills: partnering with teams and outside counsel across the globe
hiring organization: ElevenLabs
job location type: TELECOMMUTE
employment type: FULL_TIME