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Senior Employment Counsel - United Kingdom

AirwallexUK - London
On-site Full-time

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Senior

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What You'll DoProvide expert advice on UK employment law, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Support employment-related matters across diverse jurisdictions, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Assist in the development and implementation of employment policies and procedures. Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on employment-related risks and best practices. Engage in dispute resolution and litigation management as needed.

About the job

About Airwallex

Airwallex stands as the pioneering unified payments and financial platform tailored for global enterprises. Our cutting-edge proprietary infrastructure and software empower over 200,000 businesses globally, including notable names like Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, and SHEIN, with fully integrated solutions to effectively manage business accounts, payments, spend management, treasury, and embedded finance on a global scale.

Founded in Melbourne, we have assembled a dynamic team of over 2,000 talented individuals across 26 offices worldwide. With a valuation of US$8 billion and backing from top-tier investors such as T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is at the forefront of revolutionizing the global payments and financial landscape. If you are ready to embark on the most ambitious chapter of your career, we invite you to join us.

Attributes We Value

We seek exceptional builders who possess founder-like energy and aspire to make a tangible impact. You should bring strong expertise and insightful thinking, driven by our mission and operating principles. You thrive in fast-paced environments, exercising sound judgment, and demonstrating profound curiosity while balancing speed and thoroughness.

Your humility and collaborative spirit will enable you to transform innovative ideas into viable products, effectively driving projects from conception to completion. Leveraging AI to enhance productivity and expedite problem-solving will be key. Here, you will engage with complex, high-impact challenges alongside exceptional colleagues, advancing your career while contributing to the future of global banking. If this resonates with you, let’s shape what’s next together.

About the Role

We are in search of a sharp, pragmatic, and globally minded Senior Employment Counsel with extensive expertise in UK employment law to become a vital member of our expanding legal team. Located in our London office and reporting to our Associate General Counsel, Employment in San Francisco, this position will act as the primary employment law advisor for our UK and EMEA operations, while also supporting employment matters across our international presence. We are looking for a responsive and articulate communicator capable of simplifying complex legal issues promptly and collaborating effectively with stakeholders across various time zones. Both in-house and law firm experience are highly regarded, especially with a proven track record of navigating multiple jurisdictions in dynamic, high-growth settings.

About Airwallex

At Airwallex, we are revolutionizing the way global businesses operate financially. Our innovative solutions are designed to streamline payments and financial management, helping businesses grow and succeed on a global scale. Join us in shaping the future of finance.

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