Overview
Trustpilot is seeking a motivated and pragmatic Employment Counsel to support and protect our employees as we scale globally. This role sits at the intersection of law, people, and business strategy and acts as a trusted advisor to the People & Community team, providing guidance on employment law across multiple jurisdictions, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters. The Employment Counsel will support strategic people projects, partner with colleagues across the business, and balance complex legal challenges with commercial realities. Reporting to the Director of Legal (People & Community), you will be part of our fast-paced, dynamic Legal team which sits within the broader commercial legal function.
For the right candidate, there is also the opportunity to gain exposure to wider corporate and commercial legal matters to contribute to Trustpilot’s future growth. If you thrive in an international environment and enjoy tackling complex problems, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Advise the People & Community team on a broad range of employment and reward matters across multiple jurisdictions
* Partner on strategic projects with people impact, ensuring compliance and best practice
* Strengthen policies, templates, and frameworks to drive consistency across global teams
* Deliver training and guidance to stakeholders across the business
* Act as a subject matter expert on employment topics within the legal team, advising on cross‑over issues such as data privacy and litigation
* Monitor legal developments across markets and ensure ongoing compliance as the company scales
* Coordinate with external counsel on property/office and non-contentious IP matters
* Drive efficiencies through innovative use of legal technology
Who You Are
* Qualified to practise law in England & Wales, Scotland, or Denmark
* Strong employment law background (minimum ~3 years PQE or equivalent), with experience advising across more than one jurisdiction
* Pragmatic and detail-oriented, able to deliver business-focused advice
* Organised, proactive, and able to juggle multiple priorities at pace
* Strong communicator with ability to build relationships across levels and geographies
* Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Nice To Have
* Experience across multiple European markets
* In-house experience in the tech sector
* Experience with workplace investigations
* Exposure to commercial legal matters (e.g., leases, IP)
* Interest in technology and process improvement
What’s In It For You
* Flexible working options
* Competitive compensation package + bonus
* 25 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days after 2 years
* Two paid volunteering days per year
* Learning and development opportunities through the Trustpilot Academy and Blinkist
* Pension and life insurance Health cash plan, online GP, 24/7 Employee Assistance Plan, Headspace access
* Paid parental leave
* Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
* Central office location with snacks and refreshments
* Regular opportunities to connect with colleagues and participate in ERG activities and team socials
* Access to over 4,000 deals and discounts
About Us
Trustpilot began in 2007 to be the universal symbol of trust, bringing consumers and businesses together through reviews. We are open, independent, and impartial, helping consumers make informed choices and businesses to build trust and improve. We have more than 300 million reviews and 64 million monthly active users, with over 1,000 employees and offices worldwide. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and equal opportunity employment, valuing diverse perspectives and ideas.
Join us at the heart of trust and help shape a future where people and businesses help each other thrive.
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