Job Description
Legal Counsel - Employment
In-house
Hybrid working – Midlands
Reporting to Director of Professional Services & Brand Legal
4+ PQE
SSQ is partnered with a well-established specialist insurer that’s expanding its consultancy division. This is an opportunity to join during an exciting period of growth, acting as the head of the newly structured Professional Services Division.
This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Director of Professional Services & Brand Legal. You’ll take full ownership of the company’s legal employment consultancy offering, driving excellence across IR35, and employment-status advisory services. This is an excellent opportunity for a 4PQE+ solicitor to join an ambitious business at a pivotal stage of growth.
Suitable for those with extensive Legal experience from Private Practice or in-house within an Employment or Tax team. They will consider candidates with either contentious or non-contentious experience.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and develop legal policy and procedure, setting direction and ensuring high-quality client delivery.
2. Oversee all IR35, off-payroll, and employment-status advisory work, ensuring technical accuracy and commercial relevance.
3. Act as senior lead on complex or conte...