Sr. Lead Counsel, Employment EMEA (Remote)

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 Lead Counsel, Employment to join our scaling Legal Department. The role is remote and the role-holder will be based in either France, Spain or Israel. 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 10 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 (France, Spain or Israel) 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 France, Spain or Israel. Fluent in English. Other Desired Skills and Experience In-house experience. Experience with other EMEA employment laws. Experience working with multinational corporations. #LI-EF1 #LI-Remote 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, ... (truncated, view full listing at source)