Legal Counsel

Location: Greater London

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November 28, 2025 (4 days left to apply) job requisition :
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** AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.
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* Job Title:

** Senior Legal Counsel, Employment
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* Location:

** London
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* Employment type:

** Full-time regular
** The job
** AVEVA is looking for a talented Senior Legal Counsel, Employment, to join our legal team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to become the trusted expert on employment law across EMEA, making a real difference in a fast-paced and innovative  this newly created role, you will work closely with our Global Head of Employment and collaborate with colleagues across the UK and Continental Europe, with a particular focus on Germany.

If you enjoy tackling complex employment matters, navigating international legal challenges, and want to make an impact at a company that supports the world’s essential industries, we would love to hear from you.

At AVEVA, you will advise on a wide range of employment issues, work with diverse and talented teams, and help foster a culture built on Impact, Aspiration, Curiosity, and Trust. Join us and be part of a company recognised for innovation, sustainability, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
** Key Responsibilities
*** Provide legal support to HR across EMEA, especially in the UK and Europe.
* Lead legal engagement with European works councils, particularly in Germany.
* Advise on employee relations, employment projects, and TUPE matters.
* Monitor legislative changes and guide HR on implementation.
* Support AVEVA’s whistleblowing/speak-up programme.
* Collaborate with the Legal Director on commercial disputes as needed.
** Skills and Experience
**** Essential requirements
*** Qualified employment lawyer with a practising certificate in the UK or major European jurisdiction.
* Experience with works councils in Germany and understanding of other European jurisdictions
* Several years of post-qualification experience in employment law.
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and European works council legislation.
* Prior in-house legal experience, with ability to hit the ground running.
* Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
** Desired skills
*** Additional European language skills, preferably German.
* Willingness to take on broader legal work, including commercial disputes.
* A proactive, collaborative attitude and strong cultural fit with AVEVA’s values.
** Benefits:
** Competitive package with an attractive bonus incentive plan, regionally specific benefits ranging from above the norm paid vacation, contributions to retirement investment plans or pensions, insurances and a many other memberships and perks designed to enhance the workplace experience, your health, and wellbeing.
** Legal at AVEVA
** Our global team of lawyers, compliance experts and contract managers play a central role in protecting AVEVA’s interests and ensuring the company operates with the highest levels of integrity.

We provide guidance on regulatory compliance, risk management, contracts, and legal frameworks – all at the fascinating and fast-moving intersection of technology and the industrial sector. If you’re flexible and enjoy tackling complex challenges, you’ll be right at home in the AVEVA Legal team.
** About AVEVA
** AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software.  Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises.  Nine out of ten industrial leaders count on AVEVA software to help them deliver the essentials of life, such as energy, water, food, and medicine - safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Our impact on the sustainability of the industrial sector has led to us being named one of the world’s most innovative companies, and our own sustainability commitments lead the global software industry.  At AVEVA, you’ll be part of a team that has not only won hundreds of patents, but also awards for our diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

AVEVA is an Equal…