Sr. Legal Counsel EMEA, Employment (Remote)

About CrowdStrike

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About The Role

We are seeking a high-calibre Senior Counsel, Employment to join our scaling Legal Department. The role is remote and the role-holder will be based in either UK, France, Spain, Israel or Ireland. In this strategic role, you will counsel CrowdStrike’s business leaders and the HR team on employment matters across 21 EMEA jurisdictions. The role involves all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. You will help resolve disputes and have the opportunity to manage outside counsel around the world. You will collaborate with stakeholders to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage interesting and complex projects from inception to implementation. The position will report to the Assistant General Counsel EMEA (Employment).

What You’ll Do

• Act as one of three CrowdStrike employment lawyers in the EMEA region and provide additional support for other regions as necessary.
• Be a strategic adviser and contact to business leadership and the HR team on a wide-range of employee relations matters providing commercially-driven legal solutions that balance risk with rapid business growth.
• Draft and review employment agreements, separation agreements, and corporate policies.
• Advise on recruitment, terminations and performance management cases, internal investigations and disciplinary issues, and global labor law compliance.
• Run the employment aspects of M&A deals.
• Lead and oversee complex multi-jurisdictional projects.
• Manage litigation for employment law disputes.
• Support the HR, Sales, Finance, Payroll, Benefits, and Equity teams with various projects.
• Work with the Compensation team to draft, review, and revise variable compensation plans.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources team to conduct training.
• Stay up-to-date on developments to laws throughout the region.

What You’ll Need

• 8+ years of legal experience, including significant tenure at a top-tier law firm and/or a fast-paced, multinational tech company.
• Strong expertise in employment law in your home jurisdiction and knowledge of or a willingness to learn and master the law across the EMEA region and other international countries as needed.
• Proven track record of completing projects independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to understand and evaluate risk and provide practical risk adjusted guidance for a fast-paced global company.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a “roll up your sleeves” attitude and team-oriented mentality.
• You must be a qualified lawyer in UK, France, Spain, Israel or Ireland.
• Fluent in English.

Other Desired Skills And Experience

• In-house experience.
• Experience with other EMEA employment laws.
• Experience working with multinational corporations.

Benefits Of Working At CrowdStrike

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program. CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements. If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.

Key skills/competency

• Employment Law
• EMEA Jurisdictions
• Legal Counsel
• Cybersecurity Legal
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Risk Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Contract Drafting
• Employee Relations
• Global Compliance