Horizons

EMEA

Posted on: 29 July 2023

Back Apply to job

Experience

n/a

Work

n/a

Employee Type

n/a

Salary Range

n/a

Legal Advisor - Corporate Law

About Horizons

At Horizons, we're building the infrastructure to power borderless teams. By handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance, our technology enables businesses to hire anyone anywhere compliantly at the push of a button.

If you're interested in adding to our vision of enabling people to work in dream jobs, for every company, and from anywhere in the world, scroll down to apply now!

We're committed to building a global, diverse team representing different and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, or disability. Being a Horizoneer means being part of a growing, international family.

The day to day

Prepare, review, and revise commercial-related documents (T&Cs, DPA, etc.)
Collaborate closely with both Sales and Operations teams and participate as support in meetings (video and face-to-face) to ensure long-term trusted relationship with existing and new clients, consultants, and partners
Prepare training modules and guidance memos on a range of legal topics
Participate in the review and improvement of our legal documents (global commercial clauses and employment-related templates), including, reviewing policies to ensure compliance with applicable local laws (employment type, severance, handbook, wages, working hours, workplace safety, discipline, tracking potential and existing employment-related claims)
Conduct researches and oversight local changes in applicable laws and regulations, foresee any potential risk, and communicate and implement relevant legal documents accordingly

What is expected

Strong decision-making and organizational skills, with great attention to details and discipline, and with ability to provide expertise and practical advice
Proactive counseling with anticipation to quickly adapt approach to manage risks and mitigate issues before they arise
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, with ability to resolve issues using communication skills and legal expertise

Requirements

Strong academic background, with a Bachelor degree or higher in Law, with specialization in Labor Law, Contracts Law, Private Law, or Law applied to HR
Experience in a similar role, in a fast-growth environment, with deep knowledge and understanding of all types of employment matters, and labor-relationships in general
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once
Time management and organization in order to meet strict deadlines
Ability to analyze problems and come up with a solution
Any personal experience abroad or living in multi countries would be a great plus
Language requirements: fluent in English with excellent writing skills, Chinese would be a plus

What it's like working at Horizons

Our service & product. We're a technology company, not an accountancy, payroll provider, recruitment firm or similar. We build a workforce management platform that allows our customers to hire the best talent in minutes, without worrying about compliance, payroll, or HR admin.

Our amazing team and environment. Working at Horizons means you're working on something very exciting: Allowing every person on the planet to have access to equal opportunities in living a fulfilled work and personal life. We believe in hiring from within and going the extra mile to retain top talent. As the company continues to grow extremely fast, you will be given the opportunity to develop and grow alongside.

Our benefits and perks. Being a Horizoneer means that you get the benefit of:

A competitive salary
An asynchronous working environment
A "Remote-First" company environment (or Hybrid)
The ability to work from abroad for a short period of time
Global mobility options for long-term moves
Growth opportunities within the company
Choosing your own hardware (Windows or Mac) - which we will buy for you!

How to apply

Please fill out the form below and upload your CV in a PDF format.

If you don’t have an up-to-date CV but you are still keen to reaching out, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.

Need help? Get in touch with us at: hiring@joinhorizons.com