Senior Employment Counsel

WHO WE ARE At Trustly, we're building a smarter, faster, and more secure financial future by revolutionizing the world of payments. As a global leader in Open Banking Payments, we are establishing Pay by Bank as the new standard at checkout, providing unparalleled freedom, speed, and ease to millions of consumers and merchants worldwide. Our Ambition: To build the world’s most disruptive payment network and redefine what the payment experience should feel like. Trustly is a global team of innovators, collaborators, and doers.  If you are driven by a strong sense of purpose and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-growth environment, join us and be part of a team that’s transforming the way the world pays. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Senior Employment Counsel to join our global legal team. This individual will serve as a strategic advisor on employment-related legal matters across multiple markets, ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations. This is a high-impact role that requires deep expertise in employment law, and the ability to work closely with colleagues across a variety of teams including data protection, finance, HR, comms, policy and payroll. What you'll do

Provide expert legal advice and guidance on employment laws and regulations

Support on day to day HR queries; this role will be the go to person for legal support on HR matters in the relevant markets

Advise the business on restructuring and redundancy proposals

Assisting with global diversity, equity and inclusion matters

Monitor, assess, and interpret legal and regulatory developments affecting the business, including horizon scanning for future changes and developing strategy to mitigate legal risks

Work alongside the HR team to design and implement compliant and business-aligned policies, practices and handbooks

Assist with immigration queries to support HR management of business visas and travel

Advise on the design and implementation of incentives and compensation matters

Support the business with new location launches and exits where relevant

Advise on employment matters for M+A activity including post acquisition integration

Advise on employee relations issues, including performance management, investigations, discipline, and terminations

Where applicable, lead of workplace investigations

Manage employment-related claims, litigation including working with external counsel as necessary

Develop and deliver training for HR, managers, and other stakeholders on employment law topics and best practices

Manage budgets and external legal spend, supporting management in assessing and reducing legal spend where possible

Use AI tools within legal and support the business use of AI developing appropriate employment legal guardrails

Assessing risk and escalating relevant issues to more senior members of the legal team

Who you are

Strong academic background with ability to practice law in the UK

Significant legal experience, including experience at a law firm; this is a senior role and so appropriate post qualification experience is required and In-house experience would be desirable but is not essential

Extensive knowledge of international employment law and practices, including experience advising on cross-border employment issues and matters outside of the market of qualification

Experience advising on immigration and incentive matters is desirable or a willingness to upskill and take responsibility for these areas

Strong judgment and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance legal risks with business needs

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex legal issues in simple terms and report issues to multiple different stakeholders

Proven ability to lead projects, work independently, and collaborate effectively across teams and geographies

Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets effectively