SES Satellites
Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment
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Requisition Number: 20174
Contract Type: Permanent
Location(s):
- Betzdorf, LU
- London, GB
- The Hague, NL
Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment
Role Description Summary
The Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment operates as a key enabler across the employee lifecycle within SES – a global space solutions company, empowering business and governments with integrated, purpose-built satellite and connectivity solutions. The incumbent reports to the Director, Labor & Employment Counsel and delivers hands-on, structured legal support to business leaders and Human Resources on a broad range of labor and employment law matters, with a primary focus on Europe jurisdictions. Responsibilities include support on employee relations and litigation matters, social dialogue frameworks, compliance and GDPR topics, as well as preparation of employment documentation, policies, and procedures. The role requires a practical, execution-driven approach, with the incumbent acting as a key contributor who applies sound judgment to deliver clear, scalable solutions while continuously expanding expertise in a fast-evolving, global environment.
Primary Responsibilities / Key Result Areas
- Advise and support the HR employee relations team with works councils, staff delegations, and other collective labor matters, ensuring effective social dialogue and compliance with global frameworks.
- Provide practical legal guidance to HR Business Partners and management on labor and employment law matters.
- Draft, review, and update employment agreement templates, severance agreements (and negotiation as required), incentive pay plans, benefits documents, and third-party vendor agreements related to Human Resources functions.
- Support in internal investigations and assist in resolving employment-related disputes and litigation, and coordinate with external counsel as needed.
- Respond to claims, demand letters, subpoenas, audits, and other employment-related inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
- Assess legal risk and provide management with actionable recommendations regarding threatened and pending litigation. Engage in pre-litigation dispute resolution efforts.
- Review and aid outside counsel with litigation, overseeing legal vendors’ delivery to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with SES standards.
- Assist Human Resources in evaluating, developing, and implementing employment practices, policies, and procedures in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including GDPR and compliance matters.
- Delivery of training or guidance sessions to HR and business stakeholders on key employment law topics and compliance requirements.
- Support other department responsibilities and compliance initiatives as directed by the Director, Employment and Labor, or the Chief Legal Officer, contributing to cross-functional projects as required.
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Competencies
- Ability to evaluate risk, demonstrating sound judgment and high integrity, with a practical, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving and delivery of clear, actionable, and concise recommendations to internal clients.
- Excellent organizational and follow-through skills, with the ability to create, plan, and successfully execute projects, meeting multiple time-sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface and engage effectively and diplomatically across diverse audiences and seniority levels.
- Prepares and delivers well-structured presentations and written materials (including PowerPoint and email communications) that convey key messages effectively and support informed decision-making.
- Displays a collaborative, team-oriented mindset, with the ability to build effective relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Maintains a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring quality and compliance in all deliverables.
- Demonstrates curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development, proactively seeking opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in employment law and related areas.
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Qualifications & Experience
- Law Degree (LL.M.), with relevant 5-7 years of experience in labor and employment law, gained in a law firm and/or as in-house counsel, with demonstrated hands-on delivery of legal solutions.
- Experience working in a multinational, matrixed organization and managing cross-border employment matters is highly desirable.
- Proven track record in translating employment law into practical application, including policy implementation, social dialogue engagement, and effective management of external counsel.
- Qualifications in either of LU / NL / DE / FR jurisdictions considered a plus.
Other Key Requirements / Comments
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in additional languages, such as Dutch, German, French, or Luxembourgish, is welcome
- Willingness to travel occasionally as required for business needs
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SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
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