Employment Counsel
Posted 3 days ago by Electronic Arts (EA)
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Employment Counsel at Electronic Arts involves providing strategic legal support on employment matters during a 9-month maternity coverage period. The position requires collaboration with the Global Employment Legal Team and direct engagement with People Experience business partners. The role is hybrid, based in the Guildford office, and focuses on various employment law issues across multiple European territories. The ideal candidate is a senior-level attorney with expertise in employment law and a strong ability to manage diverse legal projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Global Employment Legal Team to ensure alignment and consistency in all regions where EA operates.
- Act as primary employment counsel for EA's operations in Sweden, Finland, Romania, and Czechia.
- Manage day-to-day employment law matters including hiring, performance management, termination, and investigations.
- Liaise with external employment counsel for litigation management and specific legal advice.
- Advise on workforce-related issues arising in transactions and corporate arrangements in Europe and Asia.
- Support global employment projects from an employment law perspective.
- Collaborate with Employment team members to support their EU territories as necessary.
Key Skills:
- Practising attorney at a senior level in employment law.
- Qualified solicitor in the UK.
- Proficiency with applicable employment laws in relevant territories.
- Flexibility to work on a broad variety of legal matters.
- Experience working cross-functionally with business and legal teams.
- Ability to partner with all levels of management and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Royal Leamington Spa
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Description & Requirements
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
We are looking for an experienced employment attorney for a 9 month maternity coverage period. You will report to the Global Employment Lead, and you'll work directly with People Experience business partners providing front-line and strategic support on a wide variety of employment related subjects. This position is Hybrid from our Guildford (UK) office, 3-days in the office and 2-days working from home. Join us in driving the next revolution in games.
Role Responsibility Details
- Collaborate with the Global Employment Legal Team to ensure alignment and consistency in all regions where EA operates.
- Act as primary employment counsel for EA's operations in Sweden, Finland, Romania and Czechia. This will include managing all types of day-to-day employment law matters, like hiring; performance management and termination; wage and hour rules; disability accommodation; harassment, discrimination and bullying; contingent worker issues; investigations and related litigation.
- Liaise with external employment counsel where necessary to manage litigation or obtain advice on specific issues in the above territories.
- Advise on employment or other workforce related issues arising in transactions and other corporate arrangements in Europe and Asia.
- Support several global employment projects from the employment perspective.
- Collaborate with other members of the Employment team to support their EU territories, as necessary.
General Qualifications
You are a practising attorney at a senior level in employment law in an in-house legal department or law firm. Qualified solicitor in the UK. Proficiency with applicable laws relating to employment matters in the relevant territories. Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters. Experience working cross-functionally with the business and legal teams. Partnering with all levels of management and able to manage numerous projects simultaneously.
About Electronic Arts
We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth. We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.