Senior Corporate Counselat CDW Careers (UK)

Description

Bring your IT career and talents to CDW, where you can have a greater impact, be inspired by our mission and excited about your career and future. A Fortune 200 leader, we’re the driven professionals and technology experts companies turn to most to solve their IT challenges.

About CDW

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers around the Globe. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW was founded in 1984 and employs over 15,000 coworkers, with headquarters across the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.

CDW prides itself on “making amazing happen”. Our relationships are fueled by our deep expertise and are grounded in the CDW Way.  Our empowering leadership makes things happen and inspires their teams to do the same.  From the teammates beside us to the leaders who guide us, we move forward together.

Job Summary

Reporting to CDW’s Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Employment, Ethics & Compliance, the Senior Corporate Counsel Employment will be responsible for providing business-focused ongoing advice and counsel to Coworker Success (CWS), CDW’s human resources function, with respect to a broad array of employment matters. in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.  This role will provide support for coworkers in the UK and CDW’s other international locations, excluding Canada and U.S.

Key responsibilities

• Proactively engage with CWS and business unit leaders to identify appropriate stakeholders, develop effective working relationships and function as a trusted advisor to the business. This includes understanding the nature of their business, priorities and challenges. Act as a thought leader on key projects and initiatives across CDW and the groups supported.

• Work closely and partner with CWS with respect to a variety of employment-related issues.  Provide pragmatic advice and guidance that aligns with CDW’s strategic objectives, risk tolerance and the principles set forth in CDW’s value statement, the CDW Way. Provide employment law support to acquisition, integration, divestiture and similar transactions as required.

• Drive and direct global (excluding Canada and U.S.) projects, measures and best practices for CDW’s compliance with relevant labor and employment laws and regulations. This shall include drafting, implementing and interpreting CDW policies, procedures and handbooks, as well as developing and delivering training across the organization.

• Be focused and proactive in tracking relevant laws and regulations in covered international jurisdictions and regularly update CWS and other appropriate departments with regard to new legislation and agency initiatives.  Identify trends and plan for risks in the employment area. Support and advise on compensation matters including classification and pay equity issues and bonus/commission plans.

• In conjunction with CDW’s inhouse litigation attorneys, manage outside counsel with regard to employment litigation, including consultation with outside counsel regarding strategy and facts, reviewing all court/agency filings, and managing discovery processes. 

• Carefully balance displaying the confidence to reason through a situation and make independent decisions, while appropriately keeping stakeholders apprised.   Commit to a path of action and working through it with needed flexibility and agility in order to render prompt advice and guidance. Effectively manage workload through appropriate prioritization, organization, and time management. Act with a sense of urgency, maintaining a pace that is consistent with the needs of the business and aligned with the project/task scope and impact.

• Partner on an ongoing basis with other members of the Legal Department staff in executing the responsibilities of the position. Serve as a resource to the Legal Department on international employment law issues. Participate as a full member of the corporate Legal Department staff. 

• Travel periodically, as needed.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Qualified and admitted to practice in the UK, with 7+ years post qualification experience specializing in employment law.  Proven success in partnering with and effectively counseling clients on a wide array of employment law-related issues.

• Experience representing multinational clients in international employment matters.  Experience working with employment issues related to sales and technology solutions is preferred.

• Ability to work autonomously, issue spot and provide incisive, practical and business-focused employment advice and counsel. Creativity and resourcefulness. Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic orientation. Ability to balance strategic and tactical issues.  

• Demonstrated leadership talent, with the ability to motivate, interface and build strong relationships with employees and cross-functional stakeholders at all levels. Proven ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex legal concepts to non-lawyers of all levels, including senior management.

• Strong project management experience and ability to balance competing priorities and adapt to the changing needs of the business and legal landscapes while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred) &/or proven experience as a technical consultant in complex environments.

• Experience with DevOps, Asana and Microsoft GP & Navision

• Experience of Technology Product Managed Services

• Self-driven, doesn’t require micromanagement.

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of an established team.

• Articulate and credible.

• Quality and detail orientated.

• Positive attitude and influence on others.

• Fast learner and able to adapt to new technology and keep abreast of current industry trends and practice.

• Excellent communicator in all forms to key customer stakeholders.

• Excellent organisation and time management skills.

• Able to achieve potential, stay inspired and motivated.

• Desire to retain the highest levels of accreditation around specialist focus.

• Be genuinely excited about solving business problems

• Passionate about technology and the impact it can have on business and our customers.

More about CDW and your career with us:

At CDW, you’ll work with people who inspire you. People with positive, success-driven attitudes whom you will learn and forge strong relationships with. Bring your best true self — and your best ideas — to CDW.  Because diverse perspectives bring forth better problem solving — and better solutions for our customers in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a policy of non-discrimination towards all coworkers and applicants for employment in all aspects of employment. CDW does not discriminate against any applicant because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by local employment law, including those protected by the UK Equality Act 2010. 

We encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply and join us in our mission of cultivating a culture of belonging, diversity and inclusion for better collaboration, innovation, and business results.

Together, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels like they belong and is empowered to bring their full energy, capabilities and authenticity for coworker and business benefits. Will you be a part of it?

What we offer:

Life Assurance

Competitive Contributory Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Maternity Pay

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Option to buy additional holiday

Dental Insurance

Season Ticket Loan + additional perks

Who we are:
CDW is a leading technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare organizations across the globe. Our fingerprints can be found on technology in workplaces of more than 250,000 companies; from fresh-faced start-ups to international conglomerates. With the breadth of products and services we offer, there is no request too big or too small. 

What you can expect from us: Culture, coworkers, careers. 
CDW is not only the People Who Get IT but the People who get People. Our relationships are fueled by our deep expertise and grounded in the CDW Way. Our empowering leadership makes things happen and inspires their teams to do the same. From the teammates beside us to the leaders who guide us, we move forward together. At CDW, you’ll work with people who inspire you. People with positive, success-driven attitudes who you will learn from and forge strong relationships with. Bring your best true self—and your best ideas—to CDW. Because diverse perspectives bring forth better problem solving—and better solutions for our customers on a rapidly evolving technology landscape.