Director, Senior Corporate Counsel - Employment Legal

Experteer Overview

The position anchors Salesforce’s cross-border employment strategy in Italy or Spain while collaborating with global teams. This role offers impact in a fast-paced tech environment that values practical business judgment and responsiveness.

• Advise on employment matters including hiring, investigations, discipline, terminations, reorganizations, leaves, wage and hour, anti-discrimination, compensation and benefits, and M&A due diligence and integration
• Handle legal demand letters, charges and disputes independently
• Manage labour and employment litigation and other contentious matters
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop employment policies, guidelines, processes and training
• Develop and maintain employment documentation (contracts, confidentiality and settlement agreements, sales compensation docs)
• Coordinate with external local counsel on employment matters
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies
• Educate clients on legal matters, policies and procedures
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and colleagues
• Travel to Milan or Madrid for team meetings and engagements

• 12+ years' post-qualification experience in employment law
• 4+ years' in-house experience preferred
• Current qualification in Italy or Spain (home location)
• Experience with a US multinational and with a tech firm is desirable
• Experience advising on employment law across multiple EMEA jurisdictions
• Experience with employment litigation in Italy or Spain and other EMEA jurisdictions
• Experience advising on collective and labour relations matters
• Ability to provide practical, tailored, commercial advice
• Experience with information and consultation requirements under the Acquired Rights Directive
• Project coordination for pan-European initiatives

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