Senior Legal Counsel - Employment, Compliance & Privacy

Summary

Join Lokalise, a leading AI-powered translation and localization platform, as our Senior Legal Counsel specializing in Employment, Compliance & Privacy across EMEA. This full-time, remote position requires advising on employment law and data privacy, leading compliance initiatives, and collaborating with HR and leadership. You will ensure legal compliance across multiple EMEA jurisdictions, draft and negotiate agreements, manage data transfers, and lead compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working at the intersection of law, people, and policy. This role offers a competitive salary, stock options, remote work flexibility, and various benefits.

Requirements

• Law degree from a recognized university and qualification to practice in an EMEA jurisdiction
• 5+ years of experience in employment law, compliance, and privacy, preferably in an international tech company or law firm
• Strong understanding of GDPR and global data privacy regulations
• Experience in HR compliance, employment litigation risk management, and internal investigations
• Excellent contract negotiation and drafting skills
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with a proactive and business-friendly approach
• Ability to work remotely and independently while collaborating across teams

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on employment law across EMEA, covering hiring, contracts, workplace policies, terminations, and dispute resolution
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, GDPR, and other privacy regulations, including conducting vendor privacy and security assessments
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including employment, consultancy, contractor, vendor, and data protection agreements (DPAs)
• Manage cross-border data transfer arrangements (e.g., SCCs, IDTA) and support contract negotiations with privacy implications
• Lead compliance initiatives such as internal investigations, training programs, audits, and risk assessments
• Advise on legal and ethical aspects of AI-related initiatives, including data use, model governance, and regulatory alignment
• Collaborate with HR, leadership, and cross-functional teams to align legal risk with business goals in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment
• Monitor legal developments in employment, privacy, and compliance, and manage external counsel in litigation or regulatory matters as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• CIPPE certification
• Previous experience in a fast-growing SaaS or tech company

Benefits

• Competitive salary and employee stock options plan
• Fully remote and flexible working hours
• Co-working budget
• Flexible vacation policy
• Equipment budget to set up your home office
• Learning & Development program
• Health insurance
• Wellness benefits
• Great startup atmosphere, team spirit, and team events