Employment Legal Counsel

Who We Are Is What We Do.

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 7,000 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 should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator's top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

The Employment Legal Counsel sits on our Employment Legal team and provides comprehensive legal support across the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while mitigating risk. This role advises on employment law (70% of the daily work), commercial agreements, and other day to day legal issues to support the company’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide relevant employment advice to customers and employees where appropriate.
• Draft, create and review contracts ranging from commercial agreements to employment documents (employment agreement, termination documents, employee’s handbooks) as well as other mandatory documents or policy or complex transactional agreements.
• Work closely with business colleagues to provide legal solutions that are business-oriented.
• Provide daily advice on employment laws and regulations in order to answer clients’ queries.
• Collaborate with legal colleagues in preparing templates, guides, playbooks, processes and/or manuals
• Being the point of contact for any country related matters the company is involved in
• Work across various country related projects and handle legal aspects in the assigned region
• Support other teams on legal and employment matters arising from both internal and Customer’s requests (ie product, Sales, HR, etc.)
• Ensure compliance for the Company both globally and locally, periodically reviewing employment documents required to be an Employer in the assigned region
• Implement risk mitigation solutions and legal strategies in the regional market
• Handle negotiations and review commercial agreements with clients.

Desired Skills And Competencies

• Specialism in Dutch employment law is essential
• 5+ years’ experience (law firm or in-house experience) with a strong background in (cross border) employment law matters
• Degree in Dutch law is essential (ideally with a focus on employment law)
• Masters in Dutch labour law/private law
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to train junior team members
• Ability to adapt yourself to a fast-growing environment
• Ability to learn and help on matters which are out of your area of expertise
• Fluency in Dutch and English
• Proactive, resilient, adaptable, and eager to continually learn and develop professionally

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.

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