Employment Lawyer
Location: London
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Performance Bonus
WFH: 3 days office-based
Reporting to: Head of Employment
Direct Reports: N/A
Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
* Advising on all aspects of employment law, including employment-related regulatory issues such as the application of the SMCR and the FCA’s Code of Conduct.
* Providing legal support to the group throughout the entire employee life cycle.
* Supporting the corporate and commercial legal functions.
* Advising on regulatory issues associated with financial services and banking.
* Liaising with external counsel.
* Providing advice on compensation arrangements, including on the operation of malus and clawback, deferred compensation arrangements and remuneration policies.
* Providing employment law training to the People team and wider business.
* Instructing and working with outside counsel where necessary on specialist matters.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
* Qualified lawyer or similar qualification.
* At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
* Strong technical employment law experience and good knowledge of UK employment law.
* Some prior in-house experience would be beneficial, ideally in financial services or another regulated environment.
* Strong experience supporting growing businesses on international employment law and HR matters.
* Capable of working independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong expertise in drafting employment documentation, policies, and procedures.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
* Strong listening skills.
Our ambition is simple – to do our best for our people, clients and communities. We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond - this starts with hiring the best talent without consideration of race, religion, colour, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.