Legal Director, Employment (People Manager - EMEA & APJ)
About this role
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.
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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. Apply now and make a difference!
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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 [email protected]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.
Company at a glance
OpenText is a leading Cloud and AI company that provides organizations around the world with a comprehensive suite of Business AI, Business Clouds, and Business Technology. We help organizations grow, innovate, become more efficient and effective, and do so in a trusted and secure way—through Information Management.
OpenText (NASDAQ/TSX: OTEX), founded in 1991 in Waterloo, has a rich history of helping customers manage their most important asset—information. Originating from a collaboration to digitize the Oxford English Dictionary, OpenText has grown into a global leader in information management. With over 120,000 enterprise customers across 180 countries, OpenText supports 98 of the top 100 global companies. A wide breadth of offerings uniquely positions OpenText to help customers unlock the value of that information using Al, cloud, and security innovations.
At OpenText, our culture is at the heart of everything we do—and today, that includes being proudly AI-first. We’re creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, with artificial intelligence integrated into how we work, solve problems, and innovate together.
By fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, we empower digital knowledge workers and drive forward-thinking solutions that shape the future of information management. We believe our success comes from the strength of our team—talent that AI can’t replace—and we’re committed to attracting and supporting those who bring unique insight, adaptability, and creativity.
Because at OpenText, people aren’t just our greatest asset—they’re the reason we shine in an AI-powered world. Join us at OpenText and become part of a team where your talents and ideas are truly valued.
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