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Legal Counsel, Poland

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Deel

Sep 11

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Germany, +11
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need 3-6 years of legal experience, a relevant legal background, strong attention to detail, great communication skills, and fluency in English and Polish.
  • You will ensure regulatory and employment compliance, provide legal support, draft and review contracts, manage commercial agreements, and collaborate with global teams on legal matters.

Requirements

  • 3-6 years of experience in the legal department of a company or at a law firm
  • Legal Background or BA studies in a similar field
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Great attention to detail and organizational skills
  • You have good written and verbal communication skills
  • You are fluent in English and Polish

Responsibilities

  • Regulatory Compliance: Identify, map, and understand legal requirements necessary to ensure the Company's compliance with applicable laws and regulations in Poland. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and legal frameworks to support business operations in the assigned region.
  • Legal Support: Provide expert legal guidance to internal teams on legal and employment matters. Respond to legal inquiries from both internal stakeholders and external clients, ensuring comprehensive and timely advice.
  • Employment Compliance: Ensure ongoing compliance with local and global employment regulations. Regularly review and update employment-related documents, including but not limited to employment agreements, termination documents, employee handbooks, and other mandatory policies.
  • Document Drafting & Review: Draft, review, and revise employment contracts, termination agreements, and other relevant employment documents in accordance with local laws and company policies.
  • Commercial Agreement Management: Lead negotiations and review commercial agreements with clients, ensuring that all legal risks are addressed and business objectives are met.
  • Global Coordination: Collaborate with global teams to ensure that the Company’s employment practices are compliant across different jurisdictions as needed.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Legal Counsel role in Poland?

The Legal Counsel will primarily focus on legal and employment matters in Poland while managing legal issues in a few other smaller countries, ensuring compliance with local and global regulations.

What are the key responsibilities of the Legal Counsel?

Key responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, providing legal support on employment matters, managing employment compliance, drafting and reviewing legal documents, negotiating commercial agreements, and collaborating with global teams.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have 3-6 years of experience in a legal department or law firm, a legal background or BA studies in a similar field, independent and team working abilities, attention to detail, good communication skills, and fluency in English and Polish.

Is English proficiency necessary for the Legal Counsel position?

Yes, fluency in both English and Polish is required for this role.

What type of work environment does Deel promote for this position?

Deel promotes a flexible work environment, including the option for remote work and access to WeWork spaces where available.

Are there opportunities for stock grants in this role?

Yes, there are stock grant opportunities that depend on the role, employment status, and location.

What benefits and perks are offered to employees?

Employees enjoy provided computer equipment tailored to their roles, additional perks and benefits based on their employment status and country, and a commitment to fair and competitive pay.

Is Deel an equal-opportunity employer?

Yes, Deel is an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity, or other legally protected characteristics.

How can candidates request accommodations during the recruitment process?

Candidates requiring accommodations due to disabilities can inform the Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@deel.com to ensure equal participation in the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.

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Deel

Deel helps businesses hire anyone, anywhere. It's global payroll for employees and contractors from around the world.

Finance
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2019
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Deel is the all-in-one HR platform for global teams. It helps companies simplify every aspect of managing an international workforce, from culture and onboarding, to local payroll and compliance. Deel works for independent contractors and full-time employees in more than 150 countries, compliantly. And getting set up takes just a few minutes. Today, Deel serves over 15,000 customers from SMBs to publicly traded companies.