Overview
Employment Legal Counsel - Global Energy Business
Location: Leeds (hybrid, typically one day per week)
This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious employment lawyer to step into an influential in-house role with direct exposure to the General Counsel.
The Role / Why It Matters
You’ll play a key role in the employment law team, working with HR and senior stakeholders on restructures, employee relations, contracts, TUPE and compliance. The work is broad and varied, giving you exposure across employment issues without leaving you as the only point of contact.
Tribunal experience isn’t required, but you’ll have the chance to build it if you want to broaden your skillset. With collaboration across the business and direct access to the GC, this role offers influence today and clear progression for the future.
Where You’ll Make an Impact
* Advise HR and senior management on employment law.
* Draft and negotiate contracts, policies and settlement agreements.
* Support TUPE transfers and organisational change.
* Guide the business on employee relations and investigations.
* Monitor legal developments and train the HR community.
What You’ll Bring
* Qualified solicitor or barrister, 3–6 PQE.
* Employment law experience from private practice or in-house.
* Ability to advise on both strategic and day-to-day issues.
* Skill in turning legal detail into practical advice.
* Collaborative approach with credibility at senior level.
Why Join?
You’ll be part of a close-knit legal team with visibility at the top table. The work is varied, high-impact and central to the company’s transformation. It’s an environment that trusts you to take ownership, build breadth and progress into senior roles.
About Heriot Brown
At Heriot Brown, we do in-house legal recruitment differently. We’re connectors, not recruiters. We focus on long-term partnerships, introducing talented lawyers to roles where they can thrive and make an impact. We work exclusively in-house, so we know what makes these teams tick and bring that insight to every search.
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