Senior Employment Counsel, Grammarly

• A German law degree and post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department
• 4+ years of experience delivering employment advice to German clients. Experience delivering advice to clients in Poland or Ukraine is a plus
• Professional experience in a comparable position is a strong plus
• Fluency in German and English
• Brings a problem-solving and detail-oriented approach to their work, a track record of excellent organizational skills, and unfailing follow-up to effectively manage multiple activities of varying difficulty, priority, and complexity
• Demonstrates the ability to independently move projects forward by gaining support from others while working in a cross-functional role
• Brings an entrepreneurial drive and comfort working in ambiguous, quickly changing environments
• Has a strong sense of accountability and integrity, taking ownership of projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively
• Is a great communicator and has a service mindset that empowers others to hit their goals
• Embodies our EAGER values—is ethical, adaptable, gritty, empathetic, and remarkable
• Is inspired by our MOVE principles, which are the blueprint for how things get done at Grammarly: move fast and learn faster, obsess about creating customer value, value impact over activity, and embrace healthy disagreement rooted in trust

• To achieve our ambitious goals, we’re looking for a Senior European Employment Counsel to join our growing Legal team
• Together with other members of the Legal team, the person in this role will help us navigate important employment matters in Germany, Poland, and Ukraine, advise on cutting-edge employment issues, and collaborate closely with our customers and partners
• As Grammarly’s first Senior European Employment Counsel, you will help collaborate with our business teams on some of Grammarly’s most complex and impactful legal questions
• This role reports to the Head of Litigation and Employment
• Advise internal business clients regarding employment law issues in Germany, Poland, and Ukraine
• Manage cross-functional legal projects, and serve as the driving force for our European employment legal function
• Identify relevant changes to employment laws in the European countries where Grammarly operates and advise the business concerning compliance
• Review and draft employment documentation, including employment agreements, relocation agreements, and employment and benefits policies
• Advise internal business clients regarding performance management, internal investigations, and disability accommodations

• Support for professional development with training, coaching, and regular feedback
• Global, local, and team-specific events and programs
• Catered lunches
• Gym and recreation stipends
• Admission discounts
• Work from home opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits, as well as equity
• Support to set up a home office
• Ample and defined time off
• 401(k) matching

Total funding: $400m

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