Employment Counsel

Trustpilot

  • Edinburgh
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 18 hours ago
At Trustpilot, we know that people are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for a motivated and pragmatic Employment Counsel to help shape how we support and protect our employees as we continue to scale globally.Sitting at the intersection of law, people, and business strategy, this role is a key opportunity to support the Director of Legal (People & Community) in acting as trusted advisor to our People & Community team. You'll provide guidance on employment law across multiple jurisdictions, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters, and strengthen the frameworks that enable our growth. You'll also support strategic people projects, partner closely with colleagues across the business, and balance complex legal challenges with commercial realitiesReporting to the Director of Legal (People & Community) you will be part of our fast-paced, dynamic, and fun Legal team. The employment legal function sits within the broader commercial legal team, who handle a wide variety of complex and novel issues at the forefront of trust, helping Trustpilot scale across multiple markets.For the right candidate, this role also offers the opportunity to gain exposure to wider corporate and commercial legal matters - making a real impact on Trustpilot's future growth.If you believe you would thrive in an international environment, enjoy tackling complex problems, and want to help shape how a global business grows, we'd love to hear from you.What you'll be doing:
  • Advise our People & Community team on a broad range of employment and reward matters across multiple jurisdictions
  • Partner on strategic projects with people impact, ensuring compliance and best practice
  • Strengthen policies, templates, and frameworks to drive consistency across global teams
  • Deliver training and guidance to stakeholders across the business
  • Act as a SME on employment topics within the Legal team, advising on cross-over issues such as data privacy and litigation
  • Monitor legal developments across our markets and ensure we remain compliant as we scale
  • Partner with external counsel on property/office and non-contentious IP matters
  • Drive efficiencies through innovative use of legal technology
Who you are:
  • Qualified to practice law in England & Wales, Scotland, or Denmark
  • Strong employment law background (as a guide, minimum 3 years PQE or equivalent), with at least some experience advising across more than one jurisdiction
  • Pragmatic and detail-oriented, able to deliver business-focused advice
  • Organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities at pace
  • A strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across levels and geographies
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Nice to have:
  • Experience across multiple European markets
  • In-house experience in the tech sector
  • Experience with workplace investigations
  • Exposure to commercial legal matters (e.g., leases, IP)
  • Interest in technology and process improvement
What's in it for you:
  • A range of flexible working options to dedicate time to what matters to you
  • Competitive compensation package + bonus
  • 25 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days after 2 years of employment
  • Two (paid) volunteering days a year to spend your time giving back to the causes that matter to you and your community
  • Rich learning and development opportunities are supported through the Trustpilot Academy and Blinkist
  • Pension and life insurance Health cash plan, online GP, 24/7 Employee Assistance PlanFull access to Headspace, a popular mindfulness app to promote positive mental health
  • Paid parental leave
  • Season ticket loan and a cycle-to-work scheme
  • Central office location complete with all the snacks and refreshments you can ask for
  • Regular opportunities to connect and get to know your fellow Trusties, including company-wide celebrations and events, ERG activities, and team socials
  • Access to over 4,000 deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, fitness, cinema discounts, and more.
Still not sure?We want to be a part of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive world of work for all. We're excited to hear about your experiences as well as how you will contribute to our working culture. So, even if you don't feel you don't meet all the requirements, we'd still really like to hear from you!#LI-SK1

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