.About UsSD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. SD Worx has 7000+ employees who operate in countries all over Europe and in Mauritius.At SD Worx, we are dedicated to advancing the future of work and human resources services across Europe. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.The SD Worx Corporate Legal team, part of SD Worx's Legal, Risk & Compliance department, is a dynamic and diverse team supporting the whole of the SD Worx business.We are committed to partnering business success by maximizing opportunities while minimizing legal risks.Position OverviewOur team is looking for a Legal Counsel that will focus on legal compliance.This pivotal role involves steering legislative adaptation impacting SD Worx.Ultimately, you will support SD Worx's strategic objective to become the trusted leading European provider of integrated, end-to-end HR solutions.Key tasksLegal Watch: proactively stay ahead of legal shifts affecting our operations across all regions.Legislative Inventory: Develop and refine systems for tracking pertinent laws and regulations.Strategic Advice: Generate insightful position papers on legal changes. You will translate complex regulations into actionable guidance for our business in a way that aligns with SD Worx's strategic direction.Policy & template development: Craft and update legal templates and policies to ensure company-wide regulatory adherence.Risk management: Proactively mitigate legal risks to prevent financial and reputational damage.Training: Provide (content for) training to the Legal & Compliance team and our internal stakeholders to inform them of relevant regulatory changes.Stakeholder management: Work closely with the rest of the Corporate Legal, Risk & Security, and Internal Control & Compliance team to continuously improve legal compliance in our company.Managing and maintaining relationships with external counsel or other suppliers of legal services within budgetary confines.Articulate and defend SD Worx's viewpoints to internal and external parties, like our customers and suppliers, as well as regulatory authorities where needed.Occasionally drafting, reviewing, and negotiating supplier agreements with suppliers in your area of work.QualificationsBelow you will find a standard list of requirements usually reserved for a legal role like this. We feel it is important for them to be included here so that you know what is expected of you.That being said, you will not find minimum required academic grading or a set number of years of experience.There is a reason for this. We are, of course, looking for a qualified lawyer experienced in a business environment who can do the job and demonstrate excellence in the legal field.But we are also looking for somebody keen to learn more about our business and people and be creative in solving problems within our industry
