* Join a large and well-known FTSE listed Consumer & Hospitality Brand.
* Establish the organisation's Employment function.
About Our Client
A renowned FTSE listed Consumer & Hospitality brand with over 35,000 employees across the UK and Europe.
Job Description
The responsibilities for the Head of Legal - Employment include:
* Advising the business, including members of the Executive Committee and senior leaders, on employment legal matters and implications.
* Partnering with the People Function to provide strategic solutions to people-related issues in support of overall strategy, purpose, and values.
* Developing legally sound policies and programs in all areas of labour and employment law.
* Managing employment law matters across the Group, including the UK, Germany, and Ireland.
* Reviewing employee handbooks, employment contracts, service agreements, settlement agreements, and other legal documents regularly.
* Advising on the implementation of legislation, guidance, and case law, including ESG reporting and pay transparency requirements.
* Providing practical, commercial legal advice on contentious employment issues, conducting risk assessments, and developing strategies for legal defence and regulatory responses.
* Maintaining the employment legal risk register and ensuring appropriate stakeholder actions.
* Monitoring trends and changes in employment laws to provide proactive advice.
* Supporting strategic projects by assessing legal implications and advising on risk mitigation.
* Advising on employment immigration matters, including sponsorship and licensing, ensuring compliance.
* Providing guidance on employment aspects of reward schemes, pensions, benefits, and other employee programs.
* Ensuring compliance with human rights and modern slavery regulations.
* Representing the business in external consultations and liaising with external bodies.
The Successful Applicant
Candidates should have:
* Qualified Solicitor in the UK or relevant jurisdiction.
* Experience in a reputable law firm or multinational corporate environment, preferably in-house, specializing in labour and employment law.
* Ability to advise HR and senior managers on complex employment issues.
What's on Offer
A competitive salary and benefits package, along with hybrid working arrangements.
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