Lead Employment Counsel, Europe

We believe in a world where growth thrives across borders and cultures. Our mission is to guide companies on their journey by providing services and technology that enables global talent management and delivers a human experience.

As an Employer-of-Record (EOR) provider, we offer the HR and compliance infrastructure essential for companies to expand internationally. We take care of the complex, behind-the-scenes work, allowing companies to focus on the strategies that drive their success. We are For People, By People. 

The future of work is borderless, and so are we. Our people are located around the globe — in the U.S., the UK, India, Colombia, China, and beyond. Diversity and belonging are not just values, they are who we are. 

We are also committed to making a positive impact. Through our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact initiative, we are addressing our environmental footprint and promoting social responsibility. Our impact program is central to our vision and culture, focusing on employee wellness, diversity, charitable work, and ethical corporate governance.

If you are interested in working in a people-centric, global organization, apply below.

• Serve as the regional lead for European employment law, advising across the full employee lifecycle including hiring, working time, leave and accommodations, restructurings, transfers of employment, and terminations.
• Own and continuously evolve Atlas’s European employment law framework, ensuring it supports a multi-country EOR operating model while managing legal and regulatory risk.
• Draft, review, and maintain employment agreements, transfer documentation, and separation agreements across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Monitor, interpret, and anticipate employment law developments across Europe (including TUPE / Acquired Rights, Working Time, pay transparency, and collective obligations), translating regulatory change into clear, practical guidance.
• Strategically manage and partner with external counsel across jurisdictions, balancing legal risk, cost, and business outcomes.
• Partner with internal teams to design and deliver practical legal training for internal stakeholders and client-facing teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, contributing to decision-making in a high-growth, regulated environment.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of employment lawyers and legal professionals across geographies.
• Collaborate closely with global Legal & Compliance colleagues to align European practices with global standards.

• 8+ years’ experience practising employment law, with significant exposure to European or multi-country matters.
• Strong experience advising in an in-house environment, ideally within a global, matrixed organisation (tech, SaaS, EOR, or multinational experience preferred).
• Deep working knowledge of European employment frameworks, including the EU Acquired Rights Directive, Working Time Directive, and pay transparency obligations.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or guiding other legal professionals.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex legal risk into clear, pragmatic, commercially sound advice.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes.
• A collaborative, people-centred approach with sound judgment and resilience in fast-moving environments.

This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities, and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job. Other duties or skills may be required.

What We Offer 

• The opportunity to work with a purpose — simplifying global expansion across borders and cultures
• A diverse and inclusive environment
• Country-specific benefits
• Flexible PTO
• Your birthday off and a day for you to volunteer and give back to the organization of your choice
• Generous Parental Leave Program
• Growth and development opportunities with access to a top learning content provider
  
• The opportunity to challenge yourself in a high-performing organization and leave each day knowing you have made an impact.

Atlas Technology Solutions, Inc. (Atlas HXM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Atlas HXM is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Atlas HXM are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Atlas HXM will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Atlas HXM encourages applicants of all ages.

Atlas HXM will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

Hiring decisions are based upon Atlas HXM’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, and location.

This role will be subject to a background check under local law after an employment offer has been made. Employment may be subject to results. In addition, references may be requested at the final stage of the process.

Atlas HXM will only email candidates from an “@atlashxm.com” email address. Candidates should ignore communications purporting to be from Atlas HXM that originate from any other email address. Atlas HXM will never ask candidates or employees to purchase gift cards or otherwise make payments in connection with applying for a job with Atlas HXM.