Senior Counsel, Corporate Attorney
ADI - Analog Devices
Limerick, Ireland
The Position
ADI’s legal team is growing! ADI is seeking a talented employment attorney in Ireland to advise the Company on a wide range of global employment law issues, primarily in the EMEA region. The Corporate Counsel, Employment role will identify legal issues; formulate practical solutions; and drive projects to closure for the business.
We are looking for someone with sharp communication and analytical skills, who is proactive, collaborative, a practical problem solver, and has demonstrated excellent judgment and strategic thinking. A successful candidate will be able to work well cross-functionally, is passionate about employment law, and is a true team player and business partner. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney who is excited about working on employment projects, thrives in a fast-paced technology environment, can quickly solve problems and can drive projects to completion across a global operation.
Job Description
- Provide practical legal advice on a full range of EMEA employment law issues relating to the entire employee lifecycle, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, compensation, leaves of absence, return to work and accommodation issues, benefits, terminations, and other employment related topics.
- Assist with labor and employment law compliance, including but not limited to wage and hour laws, discrimination, harassment, leave and disability accommodation laws, and other employment related regulations.
- Oversee and direct internal investigations.
- Identify and analyze labor and employment legal changes and assist with implementation of compliance steps.
- Develop, revise, and implement best in class employment policies, procedures, and scalable training solutions.
- Drive complex employment compliance projects from initiation to closure.
- Exceptional project management skills, attention to detail and a proven ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Drive good business results from difficult ER situations by successfully managing ER issues and pre-dispute conflicts.
- Support ADI’s compensation and benefits programs.
- Handle litigation or claims, if applicable.
- Work collaboratively and responsively with colleagues on a broad range of legal and strategic projects, ensuring good relationships between legal, human resources, finance, stock administration, IT, operations, information technology/security teams and corporate development of the Company and its affiliates to facilitate a coordinated team approach.
- Proactively identify and assist with implementation of continuous improvements in policies and processes for the employment and immigration legal team.
Required Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in Ireland, 4+ years of relevant experience in employment law throughout EMEA, preferably a combination of law firm and in-house practice.
- Counseling experience, including risk mitigation in the entire employee lifecycle.
- Self-motivated team player with the ability to drive projects, identify/ resolve legal and business issues with large degree of independence, seeking guidance when necessary.
- Exceptional project management skills, attention to detail, and a proven ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- High degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment.
- Ability to establish and develop relationships of trust and confidence; strong influencing and collaborating skills.
- High performance standards, impeccable integrity, excellent judgment, well-honed analytical skills, good sense of humor, positive attitude, and flexible.
- Practical, business-oriented approach.
- Able to analyze complex situations and develop simple, concise, and effective legal solutions.
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally, both in written and verbal formats.
- Demonstrates flexibility regarding assignments for self and team.
- Able to travel, as needed up to 25%.
- Highly proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working with a multi-national company.
- Prior experience working in a corporate legal department.
- Prior experience using the Legal Tracker System or a comparable e-billing system.
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