Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Employment Legal Counsel to join their team. You will provide critical employment law advice and solutions, safeguarding operations and supporting growth strategies. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on the success of a global leader. They operate in over 50 countries and are one of the world’s largest employers, with a global workforce of more than 400,000 people. The company generates annual revenues of approximately €22 billion. This will be a 12-month FTC.
What you'll do:
* Provide effective legal advice on all areas of employment law as required by internal stakeholders across the organisation.
* Manage effective legal advice and support on all aspects of employment-related matters.
* Advise on collective (as well as individual) employment matters including consultation procedures, restructuring, and redundancies.
* Support the business with the introduction of new legislation to ensure compliant processes and effective risk management.
* Collaborate with the HR community in providing legal training to HR and the business on all areas of employment law and HR policies.
* Raise and maintain levels of awareness and compliance within the organisation.
What you bring:
* Qualified solicitor or barrister in the UK or equivalent jurisdiction with employment law experience (ideally 3 years PQE+).
* Broad knowledge and experience of employment law and practice.
* Strong skills in negotiation, drafting, legal analysis, and problem resolution.
* Ability to advise on legal and commercial options.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch:
Ciaran.ONeill@RobertWalters.com
07721019717
About the job:
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Legal
Focus: In-house & Generalist
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Manchester
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Job Reference: FI3RRI-E89938D5
Date posted: 16 April 2025
Consultant: Ciaran O'Neill
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