Employment Counsel - London, United Kingdom

　　Are you passionate about labour and employment law? How about unleashing your skills in a hugely successful business that is committed to moving money for better? Join Western Union as Employment Counsel .

　　Western Union powers your pursuit.

　　We'll look to you to support the head of the Employment Law Group, that operates under general supervision and executes on strategy by providing strategic legal and regulatory support for an area or geographic region or global initiative/product(s).

　　Role Responsibilities

　　Employment legal lead or support on labour and employment legal matters across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) working in close cooperation with local and global management and regional and functional HR to advance Western Union's workforce strategy.

　　Responsible for handling a variety of assigned legal projects from moderate to high complexity including: agreements and contracts; bullying, harassment, discrimination and retaliation; compensation & benefits; discipline and performance management; investigations; immigration; litigation; M&A; privacy; terminations; reorganizations; whistleblowing; and managing works councils and trade unions.

　　Research, analyze and monitor new and existing laws.

　　Advise on and manage employment-related litigation, providing strategic guidance, defining, and executing litigation strategy, and minimizing financial exposure.

　　Supporting the Business Integrity Office and People Relations with global investigations.

　　Advising on mandatory information, consultation and negotiation processes with local works councils and labour unions per local laws, training and advising global functions on statutory labour matters.

　　Responsible for developing, reviewing and rolling out global policies and guidelines.

　　Acting as the trusted advisor to senior level management, executives, and senior lawyers within the Company, providing expert employment legal advice.

　　Managing and supporting outside counsel concerning employment matters in assigned countries.

　　Negotiating and agreeing alternative fee arrangements, fixed fees and capped fees with outside counsel for daily business as usual and special projects.

　　Lead on regional reorganization and restructuring projects including mass dismissals, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

　　Draft bespoke employment/retention/transfer contracts for critical positions, and regularly review employment contract templates in key countries.

　　Role Requirements

　　5+ years of related/practical experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, with demonstrated legal expertise in employment law.

　　Law degree or equivalent and qualification as a lawyer in England and Wales.

　　Must be able to perform independently and with minimal supervision and/or in a team environment when required.

　　Strong organizational skills.

　　Proven ability in fostering collaboration and alignment with key stakeholders.

　　Ability to interact and communicate effectively, orally & in writing, with all levels of management.

　　We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what's next.

　　Western Union is positioned to become the world's most accessible financial services company -transforming lives and communities. To support this, we have launched a Digital Banking Service and Wallet across several European markets to enhance our customers' experiences by offering a state-of-the-art digital Ecosystem. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

　　Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you're ready to help drive the future of financial services, it's time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/

　　Benefits

　　You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few

　　( https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/ ). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

　　Your United Kingdom specific benefits include:

　　25 days annual leave - plus 8 public holidays

　　Comprehensive life & medical cover - including dependents.

　　Contributory pension plan

　　Comprehensive corporate benefits

　　Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.

　　Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

　　We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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　　Estimated Job Posting End Date:

　　02-16-2024

　　This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.