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Veeam SoftwareSenior Counsel, EMEA Employment
Veeam Software is seeking a Senior Counsel to focus on EMEA employment matters. Operating as the Data and AI Trust Company, Veeam specializes in data resilience…
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Veeam Software is seeking a Senior Counsel to focus on EMEA employment matters. Operating as the Data and AI Trust Company, Veeam specializes in data resilience and data security posture management, protecting over half a million customers globally. Headquartered in Seattle with operations spanning more than 30 countries, the firm delivers solutions designed to ensure data and AI are secure, understood, and resilient. Based in the United Kingdom and reporting…
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Veeam Software is seeking a Senior Counsel to focus on EMEA employment matters. Operating as the Data and AI Trust Company, Veeam specializes in data resilience and data security posture management, protecting over half a million customers globally. Headquartered in Seattle with operations spanning more than 30 countries, the firm delivers solutions designed to ensure data and AI are secure, understood, and resilient.
Based in the United Kingdom and reporting directly to the Vice President of Employment, Compliance, and Sustainability, this remote position delivers practical and risk-based legal guidance concerning worldwide employment issues. The role primarily concentrates on the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, while offering opportunities to collaborate on international projects and matters in other geographic areas. This professional will partner closely with business leaders and the People & Culture division.
Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in handling complex cross-border employment matters, conducting investigations, and navigating multi-jurisdictional legal frameworks. The position requires strong organizational skills, independent project ownership, and the ability to communicate complicated legal concepts pragmatically to non-lawyers within a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver daily legal counsel to the People & Culture team, management, and internal stakeholders regarding global employment matters such as hiring, employee classification, accommodations, leaves of absence, disciplinary actions, and terminations
- Interact with works councils, collective bargaining units, and trade unions
- Draft, review, and negotiate various employment documents including offer terms, settlement agreements, separation packages, templates, and workplace policies
- Oversee employment-related litigation, claims, and administrative charges while managing strategy and directing outside counsel
- Collaborate with business leaders and the People & Culture department on employee relations issues and workplace investigations
- Deliver employment law training sessions for human resources professionals and ensure compliance of training materials
- Advise leadership on immigration and employee mobility topics while supervising external immigration counsel
Requirements
- Possess an LLB, LLM, or equivalent law degree including the Qualified Lawyers Directive
- Hold active bar membership in at least one EMEA jurisdiction or maintain the ability to obtain it as required
- Demonstrate eight or more years of relevant employment law experience gained in-house, at a law firm, or a combination of both
- Maintain permanent residence in the United Kingdom
- Exhibit strong legal judgment, independent project management capabilities, and cross-functional influencing skills
- Display proficiency in operating within a fast-paced environment using Microsoft 365 applications
Qualifications
- Demonstrate prior exposure to multi-jurisdictional or global employment issues
- Show familiarity with matter and document management systems
Core Skills
Benefits
- 25 paid vacation days annually
- Four extra global VeeaMe Days dedicated to self-care
- 24 paid volunteer hours every year through Veeam Cares
- Private medical, dental, and vision insurance with options for dependent enrollment
- Life insurance featuring enhanced coverage and global round-the-clock protection
- Income protection covering a portion of salary after 26 weeks
- Defined contribution pension plan with matching employer contributions
- Worldwide travel insurance for business and leisure travel, with dependent enrollment options
- Employee Assistance Program providing therapy, financial guidance, legal assistance, online GP services, and wellbeing programs
- Access to learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning and O'Reilly, alongside mentoring, workshops, and learning events like the annual Global Day of Learning
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Where is this job located?
This position is remote, though applicants must be permanently located in the United Kingdom. Candidates residing permanently outside of the UK may have their applications declined.
What are the primary experience requirements for this role?
Candidates must have an LLB, LLM, or equivalent law degree with active bar membership in at least one EMEA jurisdiction, along with 8 or more years of relevant employment law experience.
What is the employment type?
The posting indicates that this is a full-time position.
What salary does Veeam Software offer for this position?
The salary for this position is not stated in the job posting.
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