2 Full Time Employment jobs in Bahrain

Senior Employment Lawyer

30201 Muharraq, Muharraq BHD130000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 16 days ago

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Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Employment Lawyer to join their esteemed legal department. This position is fully remote, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal counsel on all aspects of employment law, advising the company on compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of labor laws, regulations, and best practices, with a proven ability to navigate complex employment litigation and transactional matters. You will play a critical role in ensuring a fair and compliant workplace environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of employment law matters, including hiring, termination, wage and hour issues, discrimination, harassment, and leave laws.
  • Draft, review, and update employment policies, handbooks, and employment agreements.
  • Conduct internal investigations into employee complaints and allegations.
  • Represent the company in employment-related litigation, administrative proceedings, and arbitrations.
  • Advise on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Develop and deliver training programs for HR and management on employment law compliance.
  • Review and negotiate separation agreements and other employment-related contracts.
  • Assist with employment aspects of corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions.
  • Stay current on legislative changes and legal developments impacting employment law.
  • Partner with HR to manage employee relations issues and develop effective solutions.

Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to the bar and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction.
  • Minimum of 7 years of focused experience in employment law, either in-house or at a law firm.
  • Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA).
  • Proven experience representing employers in employment litigation and investigations.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Strong understanding of HR best practices and employee relations.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and provide clear guidance to non-legal stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively in a remote setting.
  • Experience advising multinational corporations is a plus.
This role is a key strategic position for the organization, with significant interactions concerning our operations in **Muharraq, Muharraq, BH**, although the role is entirely remote.
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Lead Employment Law Counsel

101 Jbeil BHD120000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 14 days ago

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Our client is seeking a highly experienced Lead Employment Law Counsel to manage all aspects of employment law for their organization. This fully remote position requires a seasoned legal professional with extensive expertise in advising on complex employment matters, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulations across various jurisdictions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and protecting the company's interests regarding its workforce.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic legal advice and counsel on a wide range of employment law issues, including hiring, compensation, benefits, performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
  • Draft, review, and update employment agreements, policies, handbooks, and other HR-related documents.
  • Represent the company in employment-related litigation, administrative proceedings, and investigations.
  • Conduct internal investigations into employee complaints and allegations of misconduct.
  • Develop and deliver training programs to managers and employees on employment law compliance and best practices.
  • Stay abreast of evolving labor and employment laws and regulations and proactively advise the business on necessary changes.
  • Manage outside counsel engaged in employment litigation and specialized legal matters.
  • Collaborate with HR and business leaders to proactively identify and address potential employment-related risks.
  • Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, anti-discrimination statutes, and workplace safety regulations.
  • Advise on employee relations matters, including union avoidance and collective bargaining if applicable.

The ideal candidate will be a Juris Doctor (JD) with admission to practice law in at least one relevant jurisdiction, and possess a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in employment law, preferably within a corporate in-house legal department or a top-tier law firm. Demonstrated expertise in advising on complex cross-border employment issues is a significant advantage. Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and communication skills are essential. This role requires a proactive, business-minded approach to legal problem-solving and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fully remote work environment, supporting operations relevant to Janabiyah, Northern, BH .
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