In-house Employment Counsel - Paris, France - opentext

opentext

Entreprise vérifiée

Paris, France

il y a 2 semaines

Posté par:

Sophie Dupont

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Description

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital.

Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management.

Our Story
With a global workforce exceeding 24,000 employees, OpenText's impact resonates internationally.

The company serves as an important partner to 98 of the largest 100 customers across 180 countries, addressing their diverse and complex business challenges.

Just as the internet shaped our world today, the future sees further evolution with the emergence of the next generation of AI and Cloud business transformations.

OpenText is leading the way to help customers adapt and succeed (thrive) in this exciting new chapter.

Your Impact

As an Employment Counsel at OpenText, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive legal support across the spectrum of employment law for our operations in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

With a focus on international HR/employment matters, you will contribute to shaping a positive and legally compliant work environment for our over 24,000 employees globally.

What the Role Offers

Challenging Responsibilities: Take charge of managing employment litigation, prelitigation disputes, and advising on international HR matters.
Supportive Team: You will be the third employment counsel in EMEA, reporting in to the Legal Director, Employment.
Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with OpenText's local HR teams, external legal counsel, and multiple works councils/employee representative bodies across various European countries.
Global Impact: Support corporate initiatives, such as crossborder mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and divestments, requiring international employment law expertise.
Professional Growth: Thrive in a fluid environment, undertake diverse projects, and contribute to a dynamic legal team.

What You Need to Succeed

Flexibility and Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, eager to explore new areas, and capable of undertaking projects in diverse fields.
Analytical Skills: Detailoriented with strong problemsolving abilities without losing sight of the bigger picture.
Client Orientation: Businessminded lawyer with a pragmatic, solutiondriven sensibility and sound judgment.
Academic Background: Strong academic credentials
Legal Knowledge: Prior experience and knowledge in international individual and collective employment laws, especially English, German, and French laws.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills.
Language Skills: Fluency in English; German and/or French language skills would be a plus.

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