Can you help us change the world?Yes, you read that correctly.
It sounds grand, but we've got big ideas at Mews.
We're transforming the world of hospitality, re-imagining the industry with a best-in-class cloud-based property management solution for hotels, hostels, apartments, and so much more.
We're on the lookout for ambitious, tenacious and passionate people who want to join the next generation of innovators and disrupt the hospitality industry with us.
Sound good so far?
Keep reading and tumble down the Mews rabbit hole...About the roleMews is an innovative, rapidly growing company seeking a talented and experienced in-house Legal Counsel specializing in Employment to join our Legal team.
Mews has 900+ employees across Europe, the US, and APAC.
We champion a talent-first, location mindset which allows our employees to work wherever they are and Mews to access top talent across the world.Your mission, should you choose to accept itPolicy Development:Develop, review, and update employment policies and procedures to reflect legal and regulatory changes in key jurisdictions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure policies are consistent and align with the company's values and business objectives.People team enablement and support:Develop standardized frameworks, knowledge base, and playbooks for recurring employment queries to help scale the operations.
Provide proactive advice on issues arising throughout the employee lifecycle, including contract review, employment terms and conditions, benefits, investigations, disciplinary actions, and dispute resolution, and work closely with People Team to mitigate employment-related risks.
Support People Team with external unions on employment issues, fostering positive relationships and effective communication.People Strategy:Collaborate with People Team and senior management to develop and execute global people strategies that align with the company's business objectives.
Provide legal counsel on workforce planning, talent acquisition, complex global mobility, and cross-border employment matters.Litigation Management:Collaborate with external counsel to manage employment-related litigation matters.
Provide strategic advice on dispute resolution and risk mitigation.Training and Education:Develop and deliver training sessions for the People and management teams on relevant employment laws and best practices.
Advise on training programs for employees to promote awareness of legal obligations and company policies.You'll be a great fit if you bring a few of the below with youJ.D.
degree and licensed/barred in good standing in the UK or at least one US state.5+ years with law firm and/or in-house experience required with a focus on employment law, preferably in an international context.Can quickly establish trusted relationships with your internal clients.
Must be able to work effectively, collaboratively, and cross-functionally with Mewsers at all levels of our organization.Ability to listen critically and evaluate risk considering business and practical considerations and provide clear guidance.Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Exhibit grace and flexibility under pressure.Be a self-starter and comfortable with operating in evolving and challenging situations.
Be an accelerator of the business by providing proactive, responsive, solutions-oriented legal support.Don't be afraid to think outside the box and produce new ideas to build a better Mews.
Be innovative and cutting-edge.
Just don't be sharp around the edges.Interest and willingness to learn about the tech hospitality sector and the M&A process.What's in it for you?Did you know that Mews has been voted the Best Place to Work in Hotel Tech for 2 years running?
You do now.
Most of that is down to our inspiring team, but part of it is because of some pretty amazing perks.
As well as awesome colleagues and stimulating work, you'll get:Participation in the Company shares programBest-in-class Parental Leave Policy.
At Mews, as the primary caregiver you get 6 months of fully paid parental leave, and as a secondary caregiver, you get 2 months of fully paid parental leave.Flexible Benefits via the ThanksBen platformUnlimited paid holiday (no, this is not a typo)Wellness Wednesdays (where every last Wednesday of the month, the whole company enjoys a paid day off to attend to your own well-being)Remote/flexible working (we're 100% hybrid-proof, but we cannot hire from anywhere in the world unfortunately, so feel free to reach out and check with us!
)Monthly working from home allowance and a monthly healthcare insurance allowance (we want you to be happy & healthy)Regular team events and socialsWho is Mews?We want to get to know you,#J-18808-Ljbffr
