Legal Counsel

Job Description

At Board, we help enterprises plan smarter, drive outcomes and lead transformation with one single Intelligent Planning Platform. Trusted by thousands of leading organizations, over the last 30 years we have designed our Product with enterprise planning agility in mind and the passionate care of our people as our main driver.
We strongly believe every colleague brings unique value to our whole. We collaborate openly and effectively to deliver results and celebrate our shared success, thrive on innovation, and embrace a growth mindset to aim higher every day.
If you’re a forward-thinker looking for the great next step in your career within an innovative and collaborative environment, Board is the right workplace for you!
We are currently looking for a talented

Legal Counsel

to join our Legal Department.
Reporting to the Chief Legal Office, you will play a key role in providing legal advice and support on an international scale in the day-to-day legal activities of the Board Group, with focus on HR processes and sustainability matters.
This position provides an ideal opportunity to join a fast-growing organization with a product at the technological forefront of its market and plenty of opportunities to foster professional growth.

Core responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day proactive employment law advice, assistance and counselling
Review employment offers and agreements with HR
Create, customize and update release agreements for terminating employees
Assist with employment law litigation matters
Support VISA processes
Work with HR to help manage and respond to employee relations issues, investigations and grievances
Assist with sustainability legal matters
Manage and supervise outside counsel, as required
Provide legal support to other departments and functions
Draft agreements and other legal documents to ensure the Group's legal rights
Advise on legal language or specifications
Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation

Requirements:

Proven experience as in-house Legal Counsel of an international company or in an international Law Firm
Academic Background in Law
Good knowledge and understanding of HR/Sustainability laws and procedures
High level of professional ethics and integrity
Ability to analyze situations and information
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Outstanding communication skills
Fluency in English is required, knowledge of another language will be considered a plus

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Join a company that believes in the added value of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We foster a working environment in which all people are respected and valued, for all aspects which make them unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your true self to work every day!