What is the salary range for the Employment Counsel role at Mewssystems?

The salary range for the Employment Counsel position at Mewssystems is EUR 53.5+/hr.

Where is the Employment Counsel role at Mewssystems located?

The Employment Counsel position at Mewssystems is based in Czechia; Ireland; Spain; Sweden; United Kingdom. This is a remote position.

What type of employment is the Employment Counsel role at Mewssystems?

The Employment Counsel position at Mewssystems is a Contract role.

What experience is required for the Employment Counsel role at Mewssystems?

The Employment Counsel position at Mewssystems requires 5+ yrs exp.

Employment Counsel — Mewssystems

Help make the world more hospitable

The hospitality industry is uniquely human, and it deserves technology that’s just as inspiring as the people behind it. At Mews, we’re transforming the industry with a platform that helps hotels run smarter, move faster and create better guest experiences.

You’ll work with smart, curious people who care deeply about what they do. You’ll have autonomy and the trust to make good decisions and move quickly. And you’ll enjoy a real sense of purpose as you see the impact of what we’re building.

If you’re motivated by ownership, curiosity and meaningful impact, and are driven to deliver consistent high performance, you’ll feel at home here.

About the role

Let's get into the specifics. It’s impossible to capture every nuance of a role – especially at a rapidly growing company like Mews – but if we had to distil it into a job description (which we do because this is a job description), it would be this:

You'll be Mews' in-house employment law partner for the People Team and senior business stakeholders, owning day-to-day and strategic guidance across a broad range of employment matters. As Mews scales across multiple jurisdictions, legal complexity needs turning into practical guidance that managers and People partners can actually use, and that's what this role exists to do. It's a chance to help build the legal frameworks and playbooks that let a fast-growing international business move with pace and confidence.

You'll advise across the employee lifecycle, contracts, terms and conditions, investigations, disciplinary issues, disputes and complex terminations, and partner closely with the People Team and senior stakeholders across multiple markets.

Employment law and works council requirements vary widely by country, and Mews needs consistent, compliant frameworks that keep pace with an international, fast-moving business. This role exists to make that possible without slowing teams down.

What you would do

Partner with the People Team on day-to-day and strategic employment law matters across multiple jurisdictions
Advise on complex employee relations matters across the employee lifecycle, including contracts, terms and conditions, investigations, disciplinary issues, disputes and complex terminations
Develop, review and improve employment policies, playbooks, knowledge bases and scalable frameworks that help the business operate consistently and compliantly
Provide clear, commercially grounded guidance to senior stakeholders, helping them weigh risk, reach conclusions and move forward with confidence
Contribute to workforce planning, talent acquisition, cross-border employment matters and global mobility questions as Mews grows internationally
Work closely with People and business stakeholders on employment issues involving works councils, local country nuance and organisational change
Manage employment-related disputes and litigation with external counsel, and help identify practical approaches to risk mitigation
Deliver training and education that improves legal awareness and equips managers and People partners to handle issues well
Handle the employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions and integration work where needed

What you would bring

Qualified lawyer, licensed or barred in good standing in the UK or an EU jurisdiction, with strong experience advising large U.S. companies on U.S.-related employment law matters
5+ years of employment law experience gained in a law firm, in-house, or a combination of both, ideally in an international or cross-border setting
Strong employment law judgment, with the ability to balance legal risk, business reality and stakeholder needs
Experience partnering closely with People/HR teams and advising senior stakeholders in a practical, solutions-oriented way
Confidence handling policies, process design, playbook creation and scalable legal enablement work, not just reactive casework
Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear business guidance
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving and sometimes ambiguous environment
You use AI as a real part of your workflow, not as a novelty

Nice to have

In-house experience within a high-growth or multinational business
Exposure to works councils and labour relations topics across Europe
Experience building employment policies or operational playbooks from scratch or improving them at scale
A background that combines strong technical employment law knowledge with a calm, practical approach in less structured environments

Spain

€53.500—€88.734 EUR

Czechia

100 800 Kč—1 472 000 Kč CZK

£95,000—£120,000 GBP

Ireland

€66.500—€96.200 EUR

Pay Transparency at Mews

Salary ranges are provided in good faith and reflect current market conditions and internal pay structures. Final compensation may be adjusted based on funding, budget constraints, or exceptional candidate qualifications, but will remain within reasonable proximity to the stated range.

This salary disclosure is provided in compliance with applicable pay transparency legislation. We are committed to equal pay practices and prohibit salary history inquiries during our recruitment process.

If the location you're applying from wasn't originally advertised for this role, salary range information is available upon request at any point during the application/interview process - your recruiter will be able to help.

What’s in it for you?

Our success is powered by our incredible people, supported by benefits that help them thrive.

Global benefits

No matter where you’re based, you’ll enjoy:

Unlimited paid holiday (yes, really)
Participation in our company share program
Paid parental leave (6 months fully paid for primary caregivers, 2 months for secondary, available after one year of service)
An annual Learning budget of €300 (and more for high performers) to support your development
Monthly "EDGE" time to Explore, Develop, Grow, and Elevate yourself
A work from anywhere policy with flexibility to work abroad for a few weeks each year
Relocation options, available after one year
Flexible, hybrid working options
A home office setup budget to make your workspace your own and a monthly work-from-home allowance
Claude tokens, so you can automate workflows and build smarter, more efficient ways of working

Local benefits

You'll receive additional benefits that vary by location, from healthcare and retirement plans to team events, socials and other perks. Ask us about it during your interview process.

Life at Mews

We’re an equal opportunities employer. We value teams that reflect the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Different perspectives make better ideas, stronger products and a more welcoming company.

We also believe transparency is important when deciding if you're the right fit. Mews is an ambitious, high-pressure environment of continuous learning and high standards. Success here requires resilience, adaptability and a willingness to solve difficult problems.

A few things that define how we work:

High autonomy means high responsibility. People are expected to take ownership and drive outcomes. There isn’t a detailed playbook for everything, and that’s part of what makes the work challenging – and rewarding.
Change is constant. We’re growing quickly and adapting as we scale. Teams, processes and priorities continue to evolve, and only people who stay curious and agile will thrive.
We’re remote-first, not relationship-free. Flexibility is core to how we work, but strong relationships still matter. Our teams are global, so we need expert collaborators and communicators to help us move forward together.
AI is an integral part of our processes. It’s not here to steal people’s jobs, but to amplify efficiency and productivity. We’re motivated to proactively use the technology to seek out better ways of working and share our findings with the rest of the company.

If there's anything we can do to support you during the application process, let us know.

We don't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other protected characteristic.

One final thing: don't hold back. If you don't meet 100% of the criteria in this job description but you're certain you could make a big impact, apply. Everyone should have equal access to opportunities, and we're committed to providing an inclusive experience.

If Mews sounds like the kind of environment where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

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