Legal Director

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

About the Company

XML International is a global workforce solutions and Employer of Record (EOR) provider, supporting organisations across 120+ countries. Headquartered in London, the business delivers compliant, scalable solutions across contingent workforce management, international payroll, and global mobility. With its own in-country infrastructure and strong focus on compliance, XML partners with multinational organisations to enable seamless international expansion while managing complex legal and regulatory requirements.

About the Role

This role sits at the heart of the business, combining strategic leadership with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance on employment law, labour relations, immigration, compensation and benefits, and other HR-related matters across different jurisdictions.
• Develop and implement global HR policies, procedures, and best practices that comply with local laws and regulations and align with the company's values and objectives.
• Manage and coordinate the legal aspects of cross-border HR projects, such as mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, outsourcing, and international assignments.
• Lead and supervise the legal team, and collaborate with other legal functions such as corporate, compliance, and litigation.
• Negotiate and draft contracts, agreements, and other legal documents with internal and external parties.
• Monitor and anticipate changes in the legal environment that may affect the company's operations and advise on the appropriate actions to take.
• Represent and defend the company in HR-related disputes, investigations, and litigation.
• Adhere to the organization’s information security policies and procedures, including protecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.

Qualifications

• Legal degree or equivalent.
• More than ten years of qualifying employment.

Required Skills

• Understanding and experience working in the staffing or contingent workforce sector
• Strong knowledge of internal and external business practices and operations.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current legislation and practices.
• Solid grounding in employment and contract law.
• Experience with data protection legislation.
• In-house experience across a range of commercial agreements.
• Well-versed in legal terminology and operations.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Skills

• Communication: Communicates clearly and persuasively with legal staff, board members, executives, clients, regulators, and external lawyers, and listens actively and empathetically to understand the needs of others.
• Research: Conducts thorough, accurate research on laws, regulations, precedents, and best practices, and synthesizes complex information into clear, concise guidance.
• Writing: Drafts and reviews contracts, agreements, policies, reports, and memos that are clear, accurate, and compliant with relevant laws and standards.
• Analysis: Evaluates and interprets legal issues and risks — including disputes, litigation, compliance, and governance — and provides sound, strategic advice to management and the board.
• Critical Thinking: Applies logical and creative thinking to solve legal problems, anticipates and prevents potential issues, and adapts to changing circumstances.
• Leadership: Leads and manages the legal team, ensuring high-quality legal support to the organization while motivating, mentoring, and developing legal staff.

Pay range and compensation package

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. xwzovoh

Equal Opportunity Statement

XML International is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.