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WorkMotionLegal Counsel, Global Expansion & Employment
WorkMotion is hiring a full-time Legal Counsel, Global Expansion & Employment to join its remote-first organization. Operating across international borders, WorkMotion assists companies in hiring, onboarding,…
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WorkMotion is hiring a full-time Legal Counsel, Global Expansion & Employment to join its remote-first organization. Operating across international borders, WorkMotion assists companies in hiring, onboarding, and managing global talent through flexible workforce solutions. This remote position is ideally located within plus or minus two hours of the Central European Time zone. This role functions as a hands-on legal project manager who collaborates closely with internal departments like Global Infrastructure…
Job Description
WorkMotion is hiring a full-time Legal Counsel, Global Expansion & Employment to join its remote-first organization. Operating across international borders, WorkMotion assists companies in hiring, onboarding, and managing global talent through flexible workforce solutions. This remote position is ideally located within plus or minus two hours of the Central European Time zone.
This role functions as a hands-on legal project manager who collaborates closely with internal departments like Global Infrastructure and Operations, as well as external partners such as local law firms and payroll providers. The selected candidate will handle corporate entity establishment and resolve multi-jurisdictional employment law issues. WorkMotion is open to applicants across various experience levels, ranging from junior candidates with zero to two years of practice to senior professionals with seven or more years of background.
The current legal department consists of four professionals distributed across Spain, Italy, and Germany. The organization provides various perks including the WorkFlex program, dedicated well-being days, gym membership subsidies, a training and allowance fund, and annual team get-togethers. Employment terms, including compensation starting from 40000 euros per annum gross, depend on the individual's specific location, qualifications, and skillset.
Responsibilities
- Assist the organization with global growth initiatives and international entity formation
- Address and resolve a wide variety of employment law challenges across multiple countries
- Provide legal assistance and guidance to internal business units and departments
- Ensure all corporate operations and activities comply fully with local regulations
Requirements
- Hold a valid law degree and admission to the bar in a specific jurisdiction
- Bring practical work experience handling employment law matters
- Demonstrate hands-on corporate law experience involving overseas entity creation
- Communicate fluently in written and spoken business and legal English
- Work from a location ideally within plus or minus two hours of the Central European Time zone
Qualifications
- Obtained legal education or professional experience within a major Asian jurisdiction such as China, Japan, South Korea, or Singapore
- Possess cross-border academic or professional background spanning multiple countries
- Demonstrate familiarity with data protection laws and GDPR regulations
- Show prior practice in drafting and negotiating various types of contracts in English
- Speak additional languages, particularly Asian languages like Mandarin, Japanese, or Korean, or European languages including Portuguese, French, Italian, or German
Core Skills
Benefits
- WorkFlex program enabling remote work from anywhere
- Dedicated well-being day for rest and mental health support
- Subsidized gym memberships for fitness activities
- Training and development allowance for continuous learning
- Participation in annual team meetups
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a remote role, though it is ideally suited for candidates located within plus or minus two hours of the Central European Time zone.
What is the employment type and salary for this role?
This is a full-time position. The gross annual salary starts from 40000 euros, subject to the applicant's specific location, skills, and level of experience.
What level of experience is required?
WorkMotion is open to multiple experience levels, accepting junior applicants with zero to two years of practice, mid-level candidates with three to six years, and senior professionals with seven or more years of experience.
How can applicants request recruitment accommodations?
Candidates who require accommodations during the recruitment process can contact the recruitment team directly at Jobs@WorkMotion.com.
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