Employment Legal Counsel

About the role

The Employment Legal Counsel sits on Deel's Employment Legal team and provides comprehensive legal support across the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while mitigating risk. The role advises on employment law (about 70% of daily work), commercial agreements and other day-to-day legal issues to support the company's strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide relevant employment advice to customers and employees where appropriate.
• Draft, create and review contracts, from commercial agreements to employment documents such as employment agreements, termination documents and employee handbooks, as well as other mandatory documents, policies and complex transactional agreements.
• Work closely with business colleagues to provide business-oriented legal solutions.
• Give daily advice on employment laws and regulations to answer client queries.
• Collaborate with legal colleagues on templates, guides, playbooks, processes and manuals.
• Act as the point of contact for country-related matters and work on regional projects, handling legal aspects in the assigned region.
• Support other teams on legal and employment matters arising from internal and customer requests (e.g., product, sales, HR).
• Ensure compliance globally and locally, periodically reviewing employment documents required to act as an employer in the assigned region.
• Implement risk mitigation solutions and legal strategies in the regional market.
• Handle negotiations and review commercial agreements with clients.

Required profile

• Specialism in Dutch employment law is essential.
• 5+ years of experience (law firm or in-house) with a strong background in cross-border employment law matters.
• Degree in Dutch law, ideally focused on employment law; Master's in Dutch labour law or private law.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.

Required skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to train junior team members and adapt to a fast-growing environment.
• Willingness to learn and help on matters outside your area of expertise.

What we offer

• Salary quoted in USD, with offers localized to the candidate's country; final pay depends on experience, skills and location.
• Stock grant opportunities depending on role, employment status and location.
• Additional perks and benefits depending on employment status and country.
• Optional flexible working office membership with IWG.