Employment Lawyer (In-House) - Senior Legal Counsel
Employment Lawyer (In-House) - Senior Legal Counsel
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Our client is a leading, UK-headquartered, multinational organisation with a highly regarded and well-developed in-house employment law team.
Role Purpose:
Provide strategic legal guidance on employment, incentives, and pensions matters to ensure organisational compliance and mitigate legal risk across UK and international operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Advise HR and business units on a broad spectrum of employment-related issues including recruitment, diversity, organisational change, investigations, disputes, compensation, and retirement schemes.
* Draft and review employment contracts, severance terms, incentive arrangements, and pension documentation.
* Represent the organisation in employment-related legal proceedings, including litigation and regulatory inquiries.
* Monitor legal and regulatory developments and translate them into actionable policy updates and training programmes.
* Deliver legal training and awareness sessions to internal stakeholders.
* Ensure legal obligations are embedded within internal policies and controls.
* Shape legal strategy and contribute to broader business planning, risk management, and policy development.
* Lead or influence cross-functional teams, balancing strategic priorities with operational execution.
* Foster a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and development of junior colleagues.
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align legal advice with business objectives and risk appetite.
* Apply advanced analytical thinking to solve complex legal and operational challenges.
Candidate Profile:
* Qualified solicitor or barrister (UK or equivalent jurisdiction).
* Strong background in employment law, ideally from a top-tier law firm advising large employers.
* Experience in litigation and dispute resolution would be an advantage
* Comfortable supporting corporate transactions from an employment law perspective.
Next Steps:
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Even if this specific role doesn't quite match what you are looking for, we would welcome enquiries from individuals who are interested in hearing about in-house employment opportunities more broadly, as we are experiencing increased demand in this space.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Financial Services, Law Practice, and Banking
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