The Employment & Corporate Counsel will oversee employment law, labor relations, and corporate governance in the UK and US, advising HR and leadership, drafting contracts, ensuring compliance, and managing disputes.
We are seeking an experienced Employment & Corporate Counsel with a proven background in RegTech and IDV to join our growing team at Programmers Force. In this role, you will oversee employment law, labor relations, and corporate governance in both the UK and US jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise HR and leadership on employment law matters.
- Draft, review, and update employment contracts and policies.
- Ensure compliance with labor regulations in the UK and US.
- Provide counsel on corporate governance and M&A activities.
- Manage employee disputes, investigations, and risk mitigation.
Requirements
- 7+ years of legal experience in employment and corporate law.
- Licensed to practice in UK and/or US jurisdictions.
- Strong understanding of global labor law frameworks.
- Proven ability to manage corporate governance matters.
- Excellent advisory and conflict resolution skills.
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