Counsel, Offboarding & Litigation

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pbThis position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Counsel, Offboarding Litigation based in Italy. /b /ppAs Counsel, Offboarding Litigation, you will lead complex employment offboarding, pre-litigation, and litigation matters across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). /ppYou will ensure that employment terminations, disciplinary proceedings, and workplace disputes are managed in accordance with local labor laws and statutory requirements. /ppWorking closely with internal teams and external legal counsel, you will develop effective dispute resolution strategies while minimizing legal and commercial risks. /ppYou will provide practical legal guidance on sensitive employee matters, balancing regulatory compliance with business objectives and client needs. /ppYou will also collaborate with product and operational teams to translate legal requirements into scalable processes and technology improvements. /ppThis role offers the opportunity to shape employment compliance practices in a global, fast-paced, and client-focused environment. /ppThe ideal candidate combines strong employment litigation expertise, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional legal challenges. /ph3Accountabilities /h3ulliLead end-to-end offboarding, pre-litigation, and litigation matters across EMEA, including for-cause terminations, redundancies, collective dismissals, mutual separations, and other contentious employment exits. /liliManage disciplinary and consultation processes, statutory filings, and employment disputes, ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws and procedural requirements in each jurisdiction. /liliConduct case intake, fact-finding, and legal risk assessments for employee relations matters, guiding internal stakeholders and clients through statutory procedures from initial notice to final settlement and clearance. /liliLead or support disciplinary hearings, conciliation, mediation, arbitration, and employment litigation proceedings, advising on appropriate disciplinary measures and resolution strategies. /liliDraft and review termination notices, separation agreements, legal submissions, position statements, and supporting evidence to ensure accuracy,



legal defensibility, and alignment with local legislation and jurisprudence. /liliEvaluate litigation exposure, including potential reinstatement, back pay, statutory and compensatory damages, and settlement costs, while developing hearing strategies and providing commercially informed updates to stakeholders. /liliServe as the primary point of contact for external legal counsel, overseeing case assignments, defining scopes of work, negotiating fees and timelines, and reviewing the quality of legal deliverables. /liliCollaborate with HR Advisory, Customer Success, Sales, Payroll, Onboarding, and Legal teams to strengthen offboarding frameworks, resolve escalations, and improve client outcomes. /liliPartner with product teams to review offboarding, disciplinary, and termination workflows, validate their compliance with local employment laws, and identify regulatory changes requiring product or system updates. /liliContribute to cross-functional legal initiatives, regional compliance projects, process automation, and other strategic matters that support operational efficiency and risk reduction. /li /ulh3Requirements /h3ulliA law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) and active admission to the Bar or an equivalent qualifying legal body in an applicable EMEA jurisdiction, in good standing. /liliBetween 6 and 10 years of post-qualification experience in employment law within EMEA, including substantial hands-on experience leading employment agency proceedings, tribunal cases, arbitrations, and disciplinary or grievance hearings. /liliA demonstrated employment litigation track record, including drafting legal submissions and pleadings, preparing witnesses, conducting hearing advocacy, and evaluating potential reinstatement, back pay, and damages exposure. /liliStrong working knowledge of EMEA employment legislation, particularly termination procedures,



statutory due process, and unfair or wrongful dismissal. /liliFamiliarity with employment law and offboarding requirements across multiple EMEA jurisdictions, with the ability to quickly understand and apply regulations in new markets. /liliProven experience managing employee lifecycle matters, including performance improvement plans (PIPs), disciplinary actions, workplace investigations, dismissals for cause, and redundancy processes. /liliStrong expertise in instructing and managing external legal counsel, including defining case scope, negotiating fees, managing deadlines, and reviewing legal work for quality and effectiveness. /liliExcellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across Product, Operations, HR, and commercial teams while communicating confidently with clients and business partners. /liliOutstanding written and verbal English communication skills, combined with sound legal judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical business guidance. /liliAdditional working proficiency in an EMEA language, such as Spanish, French, German, or Portuguese, is an advantage. /liliThe ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, international, and client-facing environment. /li /ulh3Benefits /h3ulliRemote work: Work remotely within the eligible EMEA region, offering flexibility in your working environment. /liliFull-time opportunity: Take on a dedicated legal role with responsibility for complex employment matters across multiple jurisdictions. /liliCross-functional collaboration: Work closely with legal, HR, product, operations, and commercial teams to influence business processes and compliance standards. /liliStrategic impact: Help shape scalable employment law and offboarding frameworks while contributing to product improvements that support regulatory compliance. /liliProfessional development: Expand your expertise in international employment law, cross-border litigation, dispute resolution, and legal operations. /liliGlobal exposure: Gain experience navigating diverse regulatory environments and collaborating with stakeholders across international markets. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr

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