Sr. Manager, Corporate Counsel, Labor & Employment (EM…

Sr. Manager, Corporate Counsel, Labor & Employment (EMEA)

Digital Realty is seeking an experienced attorney to provide day‑to‑day legal counsel on employment matters across the EMEA and APAC regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day advice and counseling on a diverse array of employment issues arising primarily from EMEA and APAC, working in coordination with the Labor & Employment Legal Team and closely with HR and other internal teams.
• Draft, negotiate, and interpret employment agreements and separation agreements.
• Advising on and assisting in the implementation of HR policies.
• Draft, negotiate, and interpret benefits and compensation programs and plans.
• Advise on labor issues and disputes as well as sensitive employee relations matters.
• Provide employment law support for M&A matters and assist the compliance team with HR‑related investigations and compliance matters.
• Manage all aspects of dispute resolution related to EMEA and APAC regions in coordination with a global legal team.
• Advise and coordinate with internal clients (commercial, design and construction, HR, procurement, IT, and others) on litigation and business resolution strategies.
• Manage pre‑litigation processes, including document holds, discovery/disclosure, and engagement of outside counsel.
• Review filings, correspondence, and other materials; consult on trial and/or settlement strategies; collaborate with and manage outside counsel.
• Manage outside counsel effectively and efficiently.
• Support continuous improvement of standard forms and development of policies and procedures for the Legal Department.
• Execute assigned projects as determined by the needs of the Legal Department.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in one or more EMEA jurisdiction where Digital Realty operates (preferably the Netherlands, UK, Germany, or France).
• Minimum of 5‑7 years of post‑qualification litigation and employment counseling experience, including a combination of internationally recognized law firm and/or in‑house experience.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent drafting, negotiating, writing, speaking, and analytical skills.
• Must be able to work with sensitive matters and respect confidentiality procedures.
• Ability to identify and research legal risks and issues, and effectively counsel clients.
• Flexible team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills—written and verbal.
• Self‑motivated, independent, and able to handle and prioritize time‑sensitive projects.
• Ability to develop and implement processes for the Legal Department.
• Must be able to come into the office as required; currently a 2–3 day in‑office hybrid schedule is used.

General

• Manage outside counsel effectively and efficiently.
• Support the continuous improvement of standard forms and the development and improvement of policies and procedures for the Legal Department.
• Execute assigned projects as determined by needs of the Legal Department.

Digital Realty is an equal‑opportunity employer. Referrals may increase your chances of interviewing 2×.