Senior Corporate Counsel, Labour & Employment - EMEA
Salesforce
- Paris
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Manage labour and employment litigation and contentious matters as they arise.
- Partner with various internal stakeholders to determine strategy and approach on employment-related policies, guidelines, processes and training materials with an approach that balances pragmatism, risk, and compliance.
- Develop, update and maintain employment documentation including contracts of employment, confidentiality agreements, settlement agreements and sales compensation documentation.
- Evaluate and manage external local counsel on employment related matters, including litigation.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
- Participate in and influence the decision-making process with appropriate clients and stakeholders.
- Consistently anticipate, communicate and propose mitigation strategies for potential risks in active projects. Identify and assess legal risks and opportunities.
- Handle sophisticated legal projects independently.
- Recognize when to elevate certain matters to the attention of the legal leadership.
- Educate clients on legal matters, policies and procedures.
- Establish and maintain relationships, credibility and trust with clients, legal team members and other colleagues.
- Travel to team meetings in Paris or other scheduled locations.Qualifications Required:- 12+ years’ post-qualification experience in employment law (although all candidates with the right level of skills and experience will be considered).
- Excellent academic credentials and quality post-qualification experience.
- 4+ years’ in-house experience is preferred (this experience could be secondment-based).
- Current qualification in France.
- Experience of working with a US multinational is desirable.
- Experience of working with a tech firm is also desirable.Experience Required:- Advising on employment law and practice in several EMEA jurisdictions with experience in practical applications, defining and delivering solutions to complex issues.
- Employment litigation in France and other EMEA jurisdictions.
- Experience advising on collective and labour relations matters.
- Proven ability to provide tailored, practical and commercial advice in a user-friendly manner.
- Advising on the legal and practical employee aspects of both share and business acquisitions including information and consultation requirements under the Acquired Rights Directive.
- Co-ordinating or project managing pan-European projects.Personal Attributes:- Excellent written/verbal communication and negotiation skills.
- Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude.
- Proven ability to organize, prioritize and manage deadlines in a fast-based and demanding work environment.
- Ability to maintain strong working relationships with demanding internal clients.
- Sound and practical business judgment.#LI-LLAccommodationsIf you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this .Posting StatementAt Salesforce we believe that the business of business is to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more. Learn more about Equality at and explore our company benefits at .is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with .Salesforce welcomes all.