Employment Counsel
RevolutAbout Revolut
People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 75+ million customers get more from their money every day.
As we continue our lightning-fast growth, 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.
About the role
The Legal team turns complexity into clarity by partnering with teams across Revolut to provide sharp, practical advice that helps the business move fast while staying protected. From structuring credit programmes to navigating new markets, the Legal team ensures growth is secure, compliant, and built for the long term.
We’re looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to provide expert advice and counsel to local management in France. You'll partner with the Human Resources team on a broad range of French employment issues.
Up to shape what’s next in finance? Let’s get in touch.
What you'll be doing
- Providing advice and counsel to local management on employment issues, including grievances, dismissals, and employment contracts
- Managing cross-border projects globally, including working with external counsel and directly delivering employment law advice
- Ensuring compliance with French legislation
- Advising on global mobility and contingent worker matters
- Coordinating compensation, benefits, bonuses, and equity awards
- Handling regulatory issues in the context of conduct, remuneration matters, and regulatory inquiries
- Managing employment litigation, negotiated exits, and settlements
What you'll need
- 7+ years of experience as a qualified employment lawyer in a top-tier French law firm or in-house legal department of a multinational organisation
- Solid knowledge of French employment laws
- Fluency in English and French
- Excellent legal research skills
- The ability to organise, prioritise, and work well under pressure and within tight timelines
- The ability to think analytically and pragmatically to provide innovative, proactive advice and guidance
- Experience working in a global and culturally diverse organisation
- The ability to develop and foster partnerships with key stakeholders across the company
Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.
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