EMEA•Portugal•Spain•India
Remote
Senior
Full Time
remotelegalemployment lawseniorfull-time
Requirements
- •Law Degree (e.g. JD or equivalent) and admission to practice law in one or more jurisdictions
- •4+ years of experience practicing employment law, preferably with law firm and in-house practice
- •Deep expertise in employment law including drafting and reviewing contracts, managing templates and policies, advising on employment matters, interpreting local labor regulations
- •Understanding of the Employer of Record (EOR) model and its legal challenges; prior experience with EOR preferred
- •Experience managing multi-jurisdictional and cross-border employment matters
- •Strong business acumen with ability to translate legal concepts into practical guidance
- •Excellent analytical, communication, and research skills
- •Technology-forward mindset with curiosity and comfort leveraging AI and automation tools
- •Positive attitude and willingness to assist others
- •Reliable home internet connection
- •Fluency in written and spoken English
What You'll Do
- •Advise internal teams and external stakeholders on employment law matters across multiple jurisdictions
- •Research and stay current on employment laws and regulations across jurisdictions
- •Manage employment templates, policies, and standard employment processes
- •Liaise with outside counsel on local legal requirements
- •Create clear, accessible guidance on hiring, managing, and terminating workers globally
- •Advise Platform and Product teams on building a scalable, compliant technology platform
- •Contribute to the strategic development of employment-as-a-platform model
- •Monitor legislative and regulatory developments globally and assess their impact
- •Partner with Product, People team and other stakeholders to design and implement compliant employment solutions
- •Advise on employment law and compliance matters across the employee lifecycle
- •Support strategic initiatives such as Direct Expansion and new employment products
- •Develop and maintain employment guides, knowledge resources, and compliance documentation
- •Support labor inspections, audits, regulatory inquiries, and other compliance initiatives
- •Use data and feedback to identify risks and improve processes
- •Leverage AI, automation, and process innovation to improve efficiency
- •Contribute to a collaborative, remote-first team culture
Nice to Have
- •Knowledge of immigration rules and employee benefits
Benefits
- •Fully remote work from anywhere with 3-4 hours overlap with CET/CEST
- •40 days paid time off including holidays and vacation or more if required by country
- •Mental health support via Plumm service
- •Monthly wellbeing allowance
- •Flexible parental leave with at least three months paid leave and job protection up to 12 months
- •Work from home stipend for laptop and home office equipment
About Oyster
Oyster is a distributed HR platform that offers companies to hire, pay, and care for teammates.
Charlotte, NC, US
500-1000
HR & Recruiting