Senior Employment Counsel

WHO WE ARE

At Trustly, we're building a smarter, faster, and more secure financial future by revolutionizing the world of payments. As a global leader in Open Banking Payments, we are establishing Pay by Bank as the new standard at checkout, providing unparalleled freedom, speed, and ease to millions of consumers and merchants worldwide.

Our Ambition: To build the world’s most disruptive payment network and redefine what the payment experience should feel like.

Trustly is a global team of innovators, collaborators, and doers.  If you are driven by a strong sense of purpose and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-growth environment, join us and be part of a team that’s transforming the way the world pays.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Senior Employment Counsel to join our global legal team. This individual will serve as a strategic advisor on employment-related legal matters across multiple markets, ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations. This is a high-impact role that requires deep expertise in employment law, and the ability to work closely with colleagues across a variety of teams including data protection, finance, HR, comms, policy and payroll.

• Provide expert legal advice and guidance on employment laws and regulations
• Support on day to day HR queries; this role will be the go to person for legal support on HR matters in the relevant markets
• Advise the business on restructuring and redundancy proposals
• Assisting with global diversity, equity and inclusion matters
• Monitor, assess, and interpret legal and regulatory developments affecting the business, including horizon scanning for future changes and developing strategy to mitigate legal risks
• Work alongside the HR team to design and implement compliant and business-aligned policies, practices and handbooks
• Assist with immigration queries to support HR management of business visas and travel
• Advise on the design and implementation of incentives and compensation matters
• Support the business with new location launches and exits where relevant
• Advise on employment matters for M+A activity including post acquisition integration
• Advise on employee relations issues, including performance management, investigations, discipline, and terminations
• Where applicable, lead of workplace investigations

• Strong academic background with ability to practice law in the UK
• Significant legal experience, including experience at a law firm; this is a senior role and so appropriate post qualification experience is required and In-house experience would be desirable but is not essential
• Extensive knowledge of international employment law and practices, including experience advising on cross-border employment issues and matters outside of the market of qualification
• Experience advising on immigration and incentive matters is desirable or a willingness to upskill and take responsibility for these areas

Our Fantastic Benefits (varies by location)

🌴 20 to 30 days of holiday to support a healthy work-life balance

🥳 Monthly team outing allowance to enjoy social events with your colleagues

👶 Parental leave top-up additional support for new parents

☕ On-site perks to make your workday smoother

💚 Well being support our health allowance covers gym memberships, massages, and much more to help you feel your best

PLUS

Shape Your Role and Make an Impact

Join a dynamic environment where you can take ownership, drive change, and continuously embrace new challenges. We’re looking for dedicated and highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating across different areas of the organisation.

If your skills and experience align with this role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and submit your CV in English.