Global Employment & Labor Relations Counsel
Brinks Texas License #C00550
About Brink's:
The Brink’s Company (NYSE:BCO) is a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services. Our customers include financial institutions, retailers, government agencies, mints, jewelers, and other commercial operations. Our network of operations in 51 countries serves customers in more than 100 countries.
We believe in building partnerships that secure commerce and doing that requires fostering an engaged culture that values people with different backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. We build a sense of belonging, so all employees feel respected, safe, and valued, and we provide equal opportunity to participate and grow.
Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned Global Employment & Labor Relations Counsel to join our team in Coppell, Texas and to serve as a trusted advisor to leadership worldwide. This role will shape our global employment practices, safeguard compliance, and strengthen our relationships with employees, unions, and regulators across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders on a broad range of employment-related issues, ensure compliance with international labor laws, and help manage union relationships and collective bargaining obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Business Impact
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on global employment and labor law matters—including hiring, compensation, performance management, discipline, terminations, and employee accommodations—to advance company strategy while minimizing legal risk.
Shape and oversee the development of global HR policies and frameworks that ensure compliance, consistency, and alignment with organizational priorities across all jurisdictions.
Anticipate and monitor global legal and regulatory developments, ensuring the business remains compliant and well-positioned for change.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Partner closely with HR, Legal, Compliance, and Internal Audit teams to deliver coordinated employment and labor solutions.
Serve as the primary legal advisor for union and works council engagement, building trusted relationships with employee representatives across regions.
Lead cross-functional collaboration during collective bargaining processes, labor negotiations, and compliance initiatives.
Performance Metrics & Accountability
Define and track success measures for global labor relations strategies, including negotiation outcomes, compliance rates, and dispute resolution timelines.
Establish KPIs for employment litigation and arbitration management, ensuring efficient use of resources and measurable risk reduction.
Share results transparently with leadership and proactively address any gaps or risks that could impact business operations.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Drive innovation in global employment law compliance frameworks, enhancing efficiency and consistency across countries.
Develop proactive labor relations strategies that anticipate trends and evolving workforce dynamics.
Champion early dispute resolution practices to reduce litigation exposure and cost, while fostering a culture of fairness and accountability.
Preferred Qualifications:
J.D. degree and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
10+ years of employment and labor law experience, including time at a major law firm and/or in-house legal department.
Demonstrated success leading teams and developing legal or HR professionals.
Proven expertise advising employment matters across multiple global jurisdictions (i.e., EMEA, APAC, Latin America).
Strong background managing unionized workforces, collective bargaining negotiations, and labor disputes.
Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and state labor and employment laws; familiarity with public company regulatory requirements (SEC disclosures, DEI, whistleblower protections).
Excellent judgment and ability to balance legal risk with business strategy.
Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders globally.
Prior in-house experience at a public company strongly preferred.
Experience with M&A due diligence and post-acquisition employment integration.
Familiarity with international data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) as related to employment practices.
Additional Requirements:
Willingness to travel internationally (~10–20%) to support employment and labor relations strategy.
Flexibility to work across time zones and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
What’s Next?
Thank you for considering applying for a job at Brink’s. To be considered for this position, you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature.
Upon completion of the application process, you will receive an email confirming that we have received your application. We will review all candidates and notify you of your status should we deem you fit for a job. Thank you again for your interest in a career at Brink’s. For more information about future career opportunities, join our talent network, like our Facebook page or Follow us on X.
Brink’s is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or history or any other characteristic protected by law. Brink’s is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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