Electronic Arts

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. 

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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.