Company Overview
Glass Lewis is the world’s choice for governance solutions. We enable institutional investors and publicly-listed companies to make sustainable decisions based in research and data. We cover 30,000+ meetings each year, across approximately 100 global markets.
Our customers include the majority of the world’s largest pension plans, mutual funds, and asset managers, collectively managing over $40 trillion in assets. We have teams located across the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific giving us global reach with a local perspective on the important governance issues. Founded in 2003, Glass Lewis is headquartered in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Kansas City, Missouri; Paris, France; Limerick, Ireland; Karlsruhe, Germany; Sydney, Australia; Tokyo, Japan; and Manila, Philippines.

Position:
We are seeking an experienced and highly-motivated lawyer to join our legal department as Employment Counsel, Global. In this role, you will provide comprehensive legal support across our international operations, collaborating closely with both the Legal and Compliance and Human Resources departments. As Employment Counsel, Global, you will be responsible for managing a wide range of employment-related legal matters for Glass Lewis and its subsidiaries worldwide. This role involves ensuring compliance with employment laws in multiple jurisdictions, supporting policy development, and contributing to the company’s expansion efforts.
This position reports to the Chief Legal Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain current knowledge of developments in employment laws/regulations across the U.S., Canada, Ireland, Germany, UK, France, Romania, Japan, Australia, Philippines and other jurisdictions in which Glass Lewis operates. Ensure global compliance and address any legal risks.
• Coordinate with the Chief Legal Officer and VP of HR to create, review, and enhance global employment templates, including offer letters, employment agreements, non-disclosure agreements, sales commission plans, and other related documents.
• Collaborate with the Legal and Compliance department and HR to draft and implement global employee-related policies and procedures. Ensure these policies are compliant with local laws and Glass Lewis' internal standards.
• Provide legal support for various aspects of the employee lifecycle, including hiring, performance management, employee relations, immigration, terminations.
• Work with VP of Compliance to recommend, implement, and continuously improve employee training programs to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with the company's expansion efforts, including due diligence and integration for acquisitions, and the establishment of new operations in different countries.
• Manage and provide legal support in employment-related disputes, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Handle employment-related claims and lawsuits, working closely with external counsel when necessary.
• Offer legal support on a variety of other employment-related legal matters, as needed, across different jurisdictions.
• Other responsibilities, as assigned.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• Law degree from an accredited law school in Europe
• Licensed and in good standing with jurisdiction in which the candidate is admitted to practice law
• 5+ years’ experience practicing employment law in-house, in a company with a global workforce
• Familiarity with employment laws and regulations in the US and Canada is preferred
• Excellent research abilities and strong interest in global employment laws and regulations
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and confidentially
• Ability to work independently while being a team player with a positive attitude
• Fluency in French is considered a plus but is not mandatory