Employment lawyer working in HR. Achiever in nature, who leads with discipline, harmony and consistency according to Gallup. Solid legal experience in all things employment, with a pragmatic approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Compliance & Labour Relations, Europe |
Agilent
09.2021 - Current
Facilitate reigonal implementation of business transformations, headcount reductions, MAD deals, etc., including providing counsel and guidance to business leaders and representing Europe countries' labor legal requirements.
Monitor and ensure compliance with labor-related European directives / case law.
Provide support, training & guidance to local HR on how to manage employee investigations, to mitigate legal risks and ensure guiding principles are met, including case-by-case reviews, drafting templates, assessing remediation actions, etc.
Triage European HR cases in Agilent’s hotline incl assessment of when potential misconduct exists, assign cases to country/investigator, and/or directly investigate. Be the European point person for the helpline tool, both for the Country HR teams and for the Legal Compliance function.
Manage Agilent’s European Works Council, including consultation on transnational topics and coordination / representation of the highest level of Agilent’s management.
Act as the regional lead for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion activities, in close partnership with the global Diversity Office (U.S.-based).
Participate in other projects with employment law implications (Due Diligence, updating internal policies / playbooks, implementation of new benefits).
Employment Attorney |
Grant Thornton
06.2015 - 09.2021
Labour & Employment law advice to clients e.g., hiring, termination, misconduct, transfer of undertakings, compensation for damages, working time, Works Council-related, compensation, social security, labour-risk prevention; incl. representation of clients at the Spain Labour Courts.
Career at Grant Thornton included a client secondment, an international assignment at the HQ office, and managing a team of lawyers.
Employment Attorney |
Baker & McKenzie
02.2012 - 06.2015
Labour & Employment Law advice to clients (see example matters in the Grant Thornton section above).
Education
Law School (2007-11) & Masters in Legal Practice (2012) -
UPF
Barcelona
Elementary, Middle & High School -
Escolapios
Barcelona
Skills
Clear communication style
Risk tolerance
Investigative skills
Emotional intelligence
Personal relationships & teamwork
Accomplishments
Current member of the jury at Iberian Lawyers
Member of the International Employment Lawyer Association
linkedin.com/in/alba-llado
Timeline
HR Compliance & Labour Relations, Europe |
Agilent
09.2021 - Current
Employment Attorney |
Grant Thornton
06.2015 - 09.2021
Employment Attorney |
Baker & McKenzie
02.2012 - 06.2015
Law School (2007-11) & Masters in Legal Practice (2012) -
Director – WW Customer Service Operations at Agilent Technologies International (P) LtdDirector – WW Customer Service Operations at Agilent Technologies International (P) Ltd