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Director, Legal - Employment
LegalRemote — United Kingdom, Ireland
Published on 2026-09-24
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About this role
As Director of Legal - Employment, you will manage GitLab's employment matters across EMEA, handling aspects of the employment relationship from recruitment to separation. This role requires substantial experience in advising multinational companies and negotiating with works councils, alongside building scalable legal processes for a remote organization.
About the company
GitLab is a DevSecOps platform that brings source control, CI/CD, security, and project management into a single application. It helps engineering teams plan, build, secure, and ship software faster.
What you'll do
- Provide practical employment-law advice to team members across GitLab.
- Manage matters across the employment lifecycle.
- Negotiate with works councils and lead consultation processes.
- Represent GitLab in labor courts and employment tribunals.
- Counsel business leaders on complex employment matters.
- Draft and review employment agreements and policies.
- Monitor changes in employment laws and implement guidance.
- Develop employment-law processes and documentation.
What we're looking for
- Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB), admitted in an EMEA jurisdiction.
- Experience advising multinational companies with works councils.
- Track record of managing outside counsel in labor courts.
- Knowledge of EMEA employment compliance requirements.
- Experience drafting and negotiating employment documentation.
- Fluency with GDPR and local privacy requirements.
- Ability to manage complex legal matters independently.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Benefits
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental Leave