Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel, Employment – EMEA

Location:

London, Cannon Street

Type:
Full‑time regular

Job : R012482

Senior Legal Counsel, Employment, to join our legal team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to become the trusted expert on employment law across EMEA, making a real difference in a fast‑paced and innovative environment.

• Provide legal support to HR across EMEA, especially in the UK and Europe.
• Lead legal engagement with European works councils, particularly in Germany.
• Advise on employee relations, employment projects, and TUPE matters.
• Monitor legislative changes and guide HR on implementation.
• Support AVEVA’s whistleblowing / speak‑up programme.
• Collaborate with the Legal Director on commercial disputes as needed.

• Qualified employment lawyer with a practising certificate in the UK or a major European jurisdiction.
• Experience with works councils in Germany and understanding of other European jurisdictions.
• Several years of post‑qualification experience in employment law.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and European works council legislation.
• Prior in‑house legal experience, with ability to hit the ground running.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Additional European language skills, preferably German.
• Willingness to take on broader legal work, including commercial disputes.
• A proactive, collaborative attitude and strong cultural fit with AVEVA’s values.

• Competitive package with an attractive bonus incentive plan.
• Above‑norm paid vacation and other benefits such as contributions to retirement plans or pensions, insurance cover, memberships and perks.
• Hybrid working arrangement: office 3 days a week, with flexibility for some positions.

About AVEVA: AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software, providing cutting‑edge solutions used by thousands of enterprises across energy, water, food, and medicine sectors. We are committed to sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion, and have been recognised as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.

All successful applicants will undergo drug screening and a comprehensive background check as required by local laws.