Employment Counsel

Job Description

Why PlayStation?

Role Overview
• Advise and provide legal counsel to HR Business Partners and business leaders on recruiting, hiring, terminations, discipline, employee relations, performance management, investigations, accommodations, reorganisations, consultations, and other employment-related matters.
• Manage litigation and pre-litigation matters directly with outside counsel, including attending / representing PlayStation at employment tribunals as needed.
• Engage with the Business to manage litigation and pre-litigation matters, settlement, negotiations, and the like.
• Lead all aspects of budget, spend, and billing of outside counsel.
• Partner with HRBPs and HR Generalists on day-to-day matters.
• Draft and revise employment-related agreements, documents, and policies.
• Advise on conflicts of interest, gifts & entertainment policies, and other ethics matters.
• Support the review and development of employment legal-type training, including anti-harassment trainings, manager training, and other legally-required trainings.

What we're looking for:
• LLB or Equivalent with minimum 6 years post-qualification experience in labour & employment counseling.
• In-house experience directly advising a business is preferred.
• Qualified lawyer in at least one jurisdiction in EMEA.
• Experience in employment litigation in numerous EMEA jurisdictions.
• Business proficiency (written and verbal) in English; other languages are a positive as well.
• proven business partnering/relationship building capabilities
• Good sense of humour.
• Enjoys working on challenging issues and owning those issues.

Locations:
• London/ UK preferred - Would consider Amsterdam for the right candidate

Benefits:
• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• London Allowance (if applicable)
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers
• Flexible Working Policy (FlexModes)

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp5qqo-3-138-200-66-42 in your application.