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Vertex Inc.

Sep 11

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have employment law expertise in UK, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and India, IP knowledge, GDPR experience, and 3-6 years in law firms or corporate legal departments.
  • You will provide employment law advice, draft policies and agreements, manage disputes, ensure compliance, develop training, and stay updated on legal developments across various jurisdictions.

Requirements

  • Experience advising on employment law matters across multiple European and Asian jurisdictions and a desire to develop and expand expertise. Specialist knowledge and experience of Employment Law in UK, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and India.
  • Experience advising on intellectual property issues including data privacy, compliance and regulatory crossover for international issues;
  • Must have right to work in the UK;
  • Ability to closely collaborate with the P&C to assist with day to day legal issues and Employee Relations advice;
  • Experience with employee-related privacy/GDPR matters;
  • Ability to work under general supervision and use independent judgment as appropriate.
  • Highly responsive, flexible, collaborative and service-oriented attitude;
  • Ability to independently determine and develop solutions to complex legal issues that are practical, clearly and timely communicated, and consistent with business objectives;
  • Ability to draft country-specific employment policies and oversee implementation to ensure consistency where appropriate;
  • Ability to influence and provide timely and effective legal and business advice, support and training at all organizational levels;
  • Appropriate educational degrees awarded to allow the individual to be a fully qualified attorney under the jurisdiction in which the Corporate Counsel is licensed to practice law.
  • Current license to practice law which is held in good standing
  • Three to six years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or relevant experience in a corporate legal department
  • International experience desirable and for certain rolls, required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic advice and counsel to the P&C on a broad range of employment issues, including recruitment, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations, benefits, complex leaves of absence and accommodations issues, compensation, contingent workers, HR policies and practices, and performance management, among others;
  • Provide pragmatic advice to the business on employment obligations across Europe and Asia and other jurisdictions in which Vertex has offices;
  • Assist with the creation of policies, standards and business procedures designed to foster compliance with various employment laws and regulations;
  • Draft and review various types of employment agreements, policies, work rules, etc.;
  • Manage pre-litigation employment and intellectual property disputes and devise creative resolution strategies with the assistance of outside counsel, as needed;
  • Advise and manage various intellectual property issues across the Vertex business;
  • Assist in developing training on various compliance matters;
  • Stay up to date, and advise as needed, on legal developments across Europe, Asia and other Vertex locations;
  • Assist with other projects as business needs arise.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Legal Counsel role at Vertex?

The primary focus of the Legal Counsel role is to provide strategic advice and counsel on employment law matters, manage employee disputes, assist with policy creation, and advise on intellectual property issues.

What jurisdictions should a candidate have experience in for this position?

A candidate should have experience advising on employment law matters across multiple jurisdictions, specifically the UK, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and India.

Is international experience required for the Legal Counsel position?

While international experience is desirable, it is required for certain roles within the organization.

What type of educational background is required for this position?

An appropriate educational degree to be a fully qualified attorney under the jurisdiction in which the Legal Counsel is licensed to practice law is required.

How many years of relevant legal experience are expected for applicants?

Applicants are expected to have three to six years of relevant legal experience either in a law firm or in a corporate legal department.

What is the work environment like for this role?

The work environment is fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative, with a focus on partnering with the People and Culture team.

Are there any specific attributes that are important for this role?

Yes, candidates should be highly responsive, flexible, collaborative, service-oriented, and able to work independently to address complex legal issues.

Is there a need for training and development in this role?

Yes, the role includes assisting in developing training on various compliance matters.

Can candidates work remotely in this position?

The job location is in the UK, but the details regarding remote work or hybrid arrangements are not specified in the job description.

What are the key behaviours expected from Vertex employees?

Key behaviours include communicating with clarity, acting with urgency, working with purpose, driving to decisions, and owning the outcomes.

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Vertex Inc.

Together we deliver connected solutions to conquer tax complexity.

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

The rapid changes taking place in today’s global business, technology, and regulatory environments are having a compounding effect on the complexity of indirect tax management and putting more pressure on the corporate tax function than ever before. This complexity demands intelligent solutions that enable businesses to satisfy tax obligations and support growth opportunities. The Trusted Leader in Tax Technology We're Vertex (VERX). A pioneer in tax automation for more than 40 years. We proudly serve over 4,000 customers worldwide with distinction and provide comprehensive tax solutions that enable global businesses to transact, comply and grow with confidence. Our software, content and services address the increasing complexities of global commerce and compliance by reducing friction, enhancing transparency and enabling greater confidence in meeting indirect tax obligations. As a result, our software is ubiquitous within our customers’ business systems, touching nearly every line item of every transaction that an enterprise can conduct. Our software is fueled by over 300 million data-driven effective tax rules and supports indirect tax compliance in more than 19,000 jurisdictions worldwide. We partner with the world’s most respected companies and harness their strengths to deliver the best tax technology solution to businesses across the globe. We integrate with key technology partners that span ERP, CRM, procurement, billing, POS and e-commerce platforms. We also work closely with over 50 tax, accounting and consulting firms to provide the integrated tax technology solutions. Our culture is the foundation of everything we do, guided by a common purpose to build trusted relationships at work, in business and in our communities. We strive to be a values-driven employer of choice who attracts, retains and inspires talented professionals to achieve their full potential. We employ over 1,100 full-time professionals today in the US, Europe and Brazil.