Legal Counsel - Employment Law

Enabling Functions

Mid

Amsterdam

Who we are

The next step of your career starts here, where you can bring your own unique mix of skills and perspectives to a fast-growing team.

Metyis is a global and forward-thinking firm operating across a wide range of industries, developing and delivering Big Data, Digital Commerce, Marketing & Design solutions and Advisory services. At Metyis, our long-term partnership model brings long-lasting impact and growth to our business partners and clients through extensive execution capabilities.

With our team, you can experience a collaborative environment with highly skilled multidisciplinary experts, where everyone has room to build bigger and bolder ideas. Being part of Metyis means you can speak your mind and be creative with your knowledge. Imagine the things you can achieve with a team that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.

We are Metyis. Partners for Impact.

What we offer

A balanced work environment where you will have autonomy, responsibility and ownership while working with a vibrant and dynamic team.
Direct interaction with legal, enabling function, global people function and business leadership across our global organization.
Career development and personal growth.

What you will do

Act as strategic business partner to HR: collaborate on employment matters in the various countries Metyis operates in and improve employment law awareness and knowledge within HR organization. Engage with HR and other relevant stakeholders in complex cases and when needed outside counsel.
Manage complex employment law matters: advise on implementing and executing HR processes; advise on employment law cases and dispute resolution; drafting/reviewing relevant agreements and documents; and maintaining employment law templates.
Act as go to person for employment law matters: be the first point of contact for HR organization and other relevant stakeholders for employment law related questions.

What you’ll bring

Master’s degree in Law from country within European Union.
Knowledge of and good sense for employment law within various European regions.
4-7 years relevant experience in an international business experience. Some of the experience preferably gained in reputable law firm.
Strong knowledge of employment law and best practices combined with a pragmatic mindset.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and commitment to deadlines.
Fluency in English.

In a changing world, diversity and inclusion are core values for team well-being and performance. At Metyis, we want to welcome and retain all talents, regardless of gender, age, origin or sexual orientation, and irrespective of whether or not they are living with a disability, as each of them has their own experience and identity.