Senior Counsel Employment Law

Job Description

We’re Celonis, the global leader in Process Intelligence technology and one of the world’s fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing AI, data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need your help. Care to join us?

We’re Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining technology and one of the world’s fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need you to join us.

About the Role 🌍

We’re looking for a skilled Senior Counsel to join our global legal department. In this role, you’ll be a key player in our Employment Law, Privacy, and Ethics & Compliance team, where we navigate complex legal issues and conduct investigations across more than 20 countries. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a multinational company and a strong interest in providing practical, real-world legal advice that respects diverse cultures and legal frameworks.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Investigations: Conduct and advise on confidential investigations into a wide range of sensitive matters, including harassment, discrimination, and conflicts of interest.
• Provide Strategic Advice: Serve as a trusted advisor to our People & Culture (P&C) team, executives, and managers. You’ll provide strategic, risk-based legal counsel on complex issues like hiring, terminations, employee rights, and anti-discrimination.
• Resolve Disputes: Efficiently and effectively resolve legal disputes, working closely with P&C and external counsel.
• Drive Compliance: Partner with P&C to create and implement global initiatives by harmonizing legal requirements across diverse geographies. You will also collaborate to draft and review policies and contracts, as well as developing and delivering training to ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Focus on geographic areas: India, United States, APAC, and Middle East
• Mentor and Coach: Train and guide members of the P&C team.

The Qualifications We Are Looking For

• A law degree and bar admission (active and in good standing)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as an employment law attorney, with:
• At least 2 years working in the legal department of a multinational corporation with headquarters in the U.S. or Europe
• Strong expertise providing legal advice to companies undergoing rapid growth, with a sophisticated understanding of multifaceted employment law compliance
• Experience working on employment law matters that required knowledge of U.S. employment law
• A proven track record of conducting and documenting thorough, unbiased internal investigations
• Fluency in English (speaking, writing, and listening)
• Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills and strong stakeholder credibility. You must be able to build trust and communicate with empathy and discretion with a diverse range of people including senior management
• A high degree of professional judgment, integrity and the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal colleagues
• A proactive, hands-on, and results-oriented mindset. You should enjoy taking ownership of your work and managing multiple projects at once
• A global and curious mindset and an ability to think quickly, creatively and outside the box to solve complex problems
• Knowledge and interest in using AI to perform work-related tasks
• Experience in a high-growth technology company preferred

What Celonis Can Offer You:

• Pioneer Innovation: Work with the leading, award-winning process mining technology, shaping the future of business.
• Accelerate Your Growth: Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities.
• Receive Exceptional Benefits: Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more. Interns and working students explore your benefits here.
• Prioritize Your Well-being: Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs.
• Connect and Belong: Find community and support through dedicated inclusion and belonging programs.
• Make Meaningful Impact: Be part of a company driven by strong values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future.
• Collaborate Globally: Join a dynamic, international team of talented individuals.
• Empowered Environment: Contribute your ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams.

About Us:

Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses industry-leading process mining and AI technology and augments it with business context to give customers a living digital twin of their business operation. It’s system-agnostic and without bias, and provides everyone with a common language for understanding and improving businesses. Celonis enables its customers to continuously realize significant value across the top, bottom, and green line. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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Celonis Inclusion Statement:

At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that’s when creativity and innovation happen.

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