Corporate Counsel, Employment Finance Netherlands; United Kingdom; France; Germany

It's true. At Mews, we dream big. As a Hotel Tech unicorn valued at $1.2b, we're propelling new-generation cloud technology within global hospitality. With our industry-leading property management solution, we're enabling the world's most revolutionary hospitality brands to accelerate their digital transformation.We're on the lookout for ambitious, tenacious and passionate people who want to join the next generation of innovators and disrupt the hospitality industry with us. Sound good so far? Keep reading and tumble down the Mews rabbit hole...About the roleMews is an innovative, rapidly growing company seeking a talented and experienced in-house Legal Counsel specializing in Employment to join our Legal team. Mews has 1000+ employees across Europe, the US, and APAC. We champion flexible working and a remote-first mindset, which allows our employees to work wherever they are and Mews to access top talent across the world.Your mission, should you choose to accept it:Employment Law Compliance: Support our People Team in ensuring compliance with international employment laws and regulations. Keep abreast of global developments and proactively engage with the teams to encourage consistent application of employment policies and procedures. Provide clear and strategic guidance to the People Team on global employment issues. Audit compliance with contracts and critical business practices.Policy Development: Develop, review, and update employment policies and procedures to reflect legal and regulatory changes in key jurisdictions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure policies are consistent and align with the company's values and business objectives.People team enablement and support: Develop standardized frameworks, knowledge base, and playbooks for recurring employment queries to help scale the operations. Provide proactive advice on issues arising throughout the employee lifecycle, including contract review, and drafting, employment terms and conditions, benefits, investigations, disciplinary actions, and dispute resolution, and work closely with the People Team to mitigate employment-related risks. Support People Team with external unions on employment issues, fostering positive relationships and effective communication.People Strategy: Collaborate with the People Team and senior management to develop and execute global people strategies that align with the company's business objectives. Provide legal counsel on workforce planning, talent acquisition, complex global mobility, and cross-border employment matters.Litigation Management: Collaborate with external counsel to manage employment-related litigation matters. Provide strategic advice on dispute resolution and risk mitigation.Training and Education: Develop and deliver training sessions for the People and management teams on relevant employment laws and best practices. Advise on training programs for employees to promote awareness of legal obligations and company policies.️You'll be a great fit if you bring a few of the below with you:Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent legal qualification. Admitted to the bar, roll, or equivalent, preferably in the United Kingdom, the United States, or the EU. Active and in good standing with the relevant legal regulatory authority.3+ years with a law firm and/or in-house experience required with a focus on employment law, preferably in an international context.Can quickly establish trusted relationships with your internal clients. Must be able to work effectively, collaboratively, and cross-functionally with Mewsers at all levels of our organization.Ability to listen critically and evaluate risk considering business and practical considerations and provide clear guidance.Have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Exhibit grace and flexibility under pressure.Be a self-starter and comfortable with operating in evolving and challenging situations. Be an accelerator of the business by providing proactive, responsive, solutions-oriented legal support.Don't be afraid to think outside the box and produce new ideas to build a better Mews. Be innovative and cutting-edge. Just don't be sharp around the edges.Interest and willingness to learn about the tech hospitality sector and the M&A process.What's in it for you?Did you know that Mews was voted the Best PMS of 2024 and has previously held the title of Best Place to Work in Hotel Tech for two consecutive years? You do now. Most of that is down to our inspiring team, but part of it is because of some pretty amazing perks. As well as awesome colleagues and stimulating work, you'll get:Best-in-class Parental Leave Policy. At Mews, as the primary caregiver you get 6 months of fully paid parental leave, and as a secondary caregiver, you get 2 months of fully paid parental leave. (No matter your location, this can be used during the 1st year and applies if you've been employed for at least 1 year at Mews).Participation in the Company shares program.Flexible Benefits via the ThanksBen platform.Unlimited paid holiday (no, this is not a typo).Wellness Wednesdays (once a month, the whole company enjoys a day where you can attend to your own well-being).Remote/flexible working (we're 100% hybrid-proof, but we cannot hire from anywhere in the world unfortunately, so feel free to reach out and check with us!).Monthly working from home allowance and a monthly healthcare insurance allowance (we want you to be happy & healthy).Regular team events and socials.Who is Mews?We want to get to know you, so it's only fair we tell you a little bit about ourselves first. Mews has been transforming hospitality since 2012. What began in a single hotel in Prague now powers thousands of hotels around the world, as they pursue their mission to develop transformational solutions for brands and create remarkable experiences for guests.Since the beginning, Mews embraced being different. Mews is not simply a property management system, but a connected hospitality cloud with products across the hotel ecosystem and more integrations than anyone else.From global hospitality brands to independent properties, hoteliers join Mews because they recognize the power of innovation. They understand that they can benefit from hotel tech that drives efficiency, maximizes revenue, and improves guest happiness.Powering over 5,000 customers across more than 85 countries, Mews Hospitality Cloud is designed to streamline operations for modern hoteliers, transform the guest experience and create more profitable businesses.Ranked 24th in the FT 1000 list of the fastest-growing European companies in 2021, Mews has been recognized as the Best PMS by industry peers at the HotelTechAwards in both 2020 and 2024, consistently earning acclaim. Mews also achieved finalist status in 2021 and 2022. What's more, we take immense pride in being listed among the Best Places to Work in Hotel Tech during those same years and again this year. But our achievements don't stop there; Mews was also listed among the World's Best Hotel PMS Provider 2023 and as the World's Best Independent Hotel PMS Provider 2022 and 2023 by the World Travel Tech Awards.That's what we do, but what about who we are? Mews' culture is special and difficult to capture in words, which makes writing this tricky. You'll experience the freedom to be yourself and the ability to watch your ideas come to life. You'll have an open line of communication and an open invitation to after-work drinks, be they virtual or in-person. Sometimes the work can be challenging and there can be a lot of it, but you'll always be able to rely on those around you.Yes, we're ambitious and we move fast, but we know the value of fun and taking a breather. Every month we have a Wellness Wednesday, a day off that you can use to boost your health, whether that's a long lie-in, a trip to the gym, or anything in between. We have slack channels for almost every interest imaginable, and an all-company meeting every Friday gives you the chance to ask any question to our leadership team.To get more of an idea what life at Mews is like, check out our Instagram.Everyone is welcome at MewsTo reimagine the art of hospitality, we need teams who represent our global and diverse customers and users. Our differences make Mews, so we welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to work with us. Embracing different perspectives, trying new things and feeling safe to bring your authentic self to work. If this sounds like you and you're ready to join a global, innovative, and exciting community, we'd love to hear from you!One very important note….don't hold back! Even if you think you don't meet 100% of the criteria listed in this job role, we still encourage you to apply. We believe that everyone should have equal access to opportunities and want to ensure we provide an inclusive experience, so do let us know if there is anything else we can do to support your application process. We can't wait to hear from you!

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