Legal Director, Employment (People Manager - EMEA & APJ)

Opentext - The Information Company

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Opentext - The Information Company

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Come and join our Legal-team based in our Reading Office with your commitment as a

Legal Director, Employment (People Manager - EMEA & APJ)

You will be responsible to manage our EMEA and APJ Employment legal team. As a guideline, we are looking for someone with 10+ years' PQE with previous in-house experience in a European role.

Your Impact

Reporting to the VP & GC, Legal HR, Litigation, Ethics & Compliance, as Legal Director, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive legal support across the spectrum of employment law for our operations in EMEA and APJ, including management of our team of EMEA and APJ employment lawyers. With a focus on international HR/employment matters, you will contribute to shaping a positive and legally compliant work environment for our employees globally.

What The Role Offers

• Challenging Responsibilities: Take charge of employment litigation, pre-litigation disputes, and advising on international HR matters.
• People Manager: Manage a small team of exceptional in-house employment lawyers across EMEA and APJ.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with OpenText's local HR teams, external legal counsel, and multiple works councils/employee representative bodies across various European countries.
• Global Impact: Support corporate initiatives, such as cross-border mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and divestitures, requiring international employment law expertise.
• Professional Growth: Thrive in a challenging and rewarding environment, undertake diverse projects, and contribute to a dynamic legal team.

What You Need To Succeed

• Flexibility and Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, eager to explore new areas, and capable of undertaking projects in diverse fields.
• Management Experience: History of managing a team of employment/litigation lawyers across EMEA and APJ.
• Analytical Skills: Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Client Orientation: Business-minded lawyer with a pragmatic, solution-driven sensibility, and sound judgment.
• Legal Knowledge: Prior experience and knowledge in international individual and collective employment laws would be highly advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills and strong academic credentials.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English; other European language skills would be be a plus.

One Last Thing

OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned.

Join OpenText, the world's leading provider of software-based solutions for enterprise information management, and be part of a global team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. As Legal Director, your contributions will shape the future of our dynamic and diverse workforce across EMEA and APJ.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

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