Lead Counsel, Europe

We believe in a world where growth thrives across borders and cultures. Our mission is to guide companies on their journey by providing services and technology that enables global talent management and delivers a human experience.

As an Employer-of-Record (EOR) provider, we offer the HR and compliance infrastructure essential for companies to expand internationally. We take care of the complex, behind-the-scenes work, allowing companies to focus on the strategies that drive their success. We are For People, By People.

The future of work is borderless, and so are we. Our people are located around the globe — in the U.S., the UK, India, Colombia, China, and beyond. Diversity and belonging are not just values, they are who we are.

We are also committed to making a positive impact. Through our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact initiative, we are addressing our environmental footprint and promoting social responsibility. Our impact program is central to our vision and culture, focusing on employee wellness, diversity, charitable work, and ethical corporate governance.

If you are interested in working in a people-centric, global organization, apply below.

We are hiring a Lead Employment Counsel, Europe to take ownership of employment law across Europe. This is a senior, high-impact role combining deep legal expertise, regional leadership, and close partnership with the business in a fast-growing, international environment.

The role reports to the Associate General Counsel and plays a critical part in shaping Atlas’s European employment law strategy and execution.

As Lead Employment Counsel, Europe, you will be the senior employment law authority for the region
, responsible for guiding Atlas through complex and evolving employment frameworks while enabling scalable, compliant growth.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across Legal & Compliance, Operations, Sales, and People & Culture, and will regularly advise on sensitive, high-impact employment matters affecting both Atlas’s internal operations and its clients.

This role offers
real ownership, visibility, and influence
— ideal for an experienced employment lawyer who enjoys combining legal depth with leadership and commercial judgment.

• Serve as the regional lead for European employment law
  , advising across the full employee lifecycle including hiring, working time, leave and accommodations, restructurings, transfers of employment, and terminations.
• Own and continuously evolve Atlas’s European employment law framework
  , ensuring it supports a multi-country EOR operating model while managing legal and regulatory risk.
• Draft, review, and maintain employment agreements, transfer documentation, and separation agreements across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Monitor, interpret, and anticipate employment law developments across Europe (including TUPE / Acquired Rights, Working Time, pay transparency, and collective obligations), translating regulatory change into clear, practical guidance.
• Strategically manage and partner with external counsel across jurisdictions, balancing legal risk, cost, and business outcomes.
• Partner with internal teams to design and deliver practical legal training for internal stakeholders and client-facing teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders
  , contributing to decision-making in a high-growth, regulated environment.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of employment lawyers and legal professionals across geographies.
• Collaborate closely with global Legal & Compliance colleagues to align European practices with global standards.

• 8+ years’ experience practising employment law, with significant exposure to European or multi-country matters
  .
• Strong experience advising in an in-house environment
  , ideally within a global, matrixed organisation (tech, SaaS, EOR, or multinational experience preferred).
• Deep working knowledge of European employment frameworks, including the EU Acquired Rights Directive, Working Time Directive, and pay transparency obligations.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or guiding other legal professionals.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication…