Remote International Labor Counsel

Summary

Join Lyra Health as a critical team member in their growing legal and compliance team to support internal and external stakeholders in fulfilling Lyra's mission to bring mental and emotional health solutions to large employers in the US and internationally. This is a full-time remote role that will be located in the UK and will report to Lyra’s Director, Labor and Employment Counsel.

Requirements

• 7+ years of privacy compliance experience in-house or experienced practice privacy at a law firm
• Strongly preferred qualified and practicing solicitor in England and Wales. Legal qualifications in at least one Member state of the European Union will be considered
• Minimum 7 years PQE
• Experience in providing employment-related guidance throughout EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions, also preferred
• In-depth knowledge of privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR, UK GDPR, and other jurisdiction specific privacy laws (e.g., PIPEDA, PIPL, POPI, etc). Knowledge of HIPAA and/or US state privacy laws is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house legal counsel on employment related matters
• Works closely with the Employee Relations and HR Business Partners functions to support issues that may arise
• Ensures compliance with all applicable employment laws, regulations and policies
• Participates in and influences the decision-making process with appropriate clients and stakeholders
• Identifies and assesses legal risks and opportunities within the employment area and advises accordingly
• Independently handles legal matters and projects ranging from basic to complex
• Provide practical and solution focused legal advice and support on business matters in a fast-paced environment
• Recognizes when to elevate certain matters to the attention of the General Counsel or Sr. Associate General Counsel
• Supervises, manages and evaluates outside counsel on employment related matters, including litigation
• Educates and trains internal stakeholders on legal matters, policies and procedures
• Establishes and maintains relationships, credibility and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members and other colleagues
• Performs other tasks as assigned from time to time by the General Counsel, Sr. Associate General Counsel or Senior Counsel
• Maintain awareness of emerging laws, regulations, enforcement activity, and trends and developments in industry best practices related to labor and employment protection globally

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off