Legal Counsel UKI

Overview

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Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 6,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why Deel? As the fastest-growing SaaS company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies—creating the infrastructure for the future of work and enabling a more diverse global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2B to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries.

The Legal Counsel will primarily focus on legal employment and commercial matters in UK&I. This role will ensure compliance with local and global regulations, mitigate legal risks, and provide legal support across business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Employment Compliance: Ensure ongoing compliance with local and global employment regulations. Regularly review and update employment-related documents, including but not limited to employment agreements, termination documents, employee handbooks, and other mandatory policies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Identify, map, and understand legal requirements necessary to ensure the Company's compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the UK and Ireland. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and legal frameworks to support business operations in the assigned region.
• Legal Support: Provide expert legal guidance to internal teams on legal and employment matters. Respond to legal inquiries from both internal stakeholders and external clients, ensuring comprehensive and timely advice.
• Document Drafting & Review: Draft, review, and revise employment contracts, termination agreements, and other relevant employment documents in accordance with local laws and company policies.
• Commercial Agreement Management: Lead negotiations and review commercial agreements with clients, ensuring that all legal risks are addressed and business objectives are met.
• Global Coordination: Collaborate with global teams to ensure that the Company’s employment practices are compliant across different jurisdictions as needed.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in the legal department of a company or at a law firm
• Qualified to practise as a lawyer in either the UK or Ireland
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Great attention to detail and organizational skills
• You have good written and verbal communication skills
• You are fluent in English

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Human Resources Services