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Legal Counsel - UK&I

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Deel

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You have 3-6 years of legal experience, are qualified in the UK or Ireland, possess strong communication skills, and can work independently and in a team with great attention to detail.
  • You will ensure compliance with UK&I regulations, provide legal support, draft employment documents, manage commercial agreements, and collaborate globally on employment practices.

Requirements

  • 3-6 years of experience in the legal department of a company or at a law firm
  • Qualified to practise as a lawyer in either the UK or Ireland
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Regulatory Compliance: Identify, map, and understand legal requirements necessary to ensure the Company's compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the UK and Ireland. 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 primary focus of the Legal Counsel role at Deel?

The Legal Counsel will primarily focus on legal and employment matters in the UK and Ireland, ensuring compliance with local and global regulations, mitigating legal risks, and providing legal support across various business functions.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

The position requires 3-6 years of experience in the legal department of a company or at a law firm.

Is it necessary to be qualified to practice as a lawyer in the UK or Ireland?

Yes, it is necessary to be qualified to practice as a lawyer in either the UK or Ireland.

What type of legal documents will the Legal Counsel be responsible for?

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and revising employment contracts, termination agreements, employee handbooks, and other relevant employment documents, as well as negotiating and reviewing commercial agreements.

What are the key responsibilities of the Legal Counsel at Deel?

Key responsibilities include regulatory compliance, legal support for internal teams, employment compliance, document drafting and review, commercial agreement management, and global coordination with teams to ensure compliant employment practices.

What benefits does Deel offer as part of their total rewards program?

Deel offers competitive pay, scalable benefits, stock grant opportunities, additional perks based on employment status and location, and the flexibility of remote work, including WeWork access where available.

What skills are required for candidates applying for the Legal Counsel role?

Candidates should have great attention to detail, organizational skills, good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Is diversity valued in the hiring process at Deel?

Yes, Deel values diversity and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible 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 can inform the Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@deel.com of the nature of the accommodation needed to ensure equal participation throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.

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.