In-House Employment Lawyer
Permanent role
Professional services firm
£120K - £127K + bonus
London (hybrid working)
The role:
* Manage the standard senior level employment matters including, onboarding, departures, transfers, lateral hiring, responsible for facilitating the seamless process and all document sets for the countries where the company operates
* Provide legal support with regard to the senior employee program including drafting templates and contract provisions, advising on legal issues, and conflicts of interest
* Guide on restrictive covenants and employment protections by providing legal advice on the design and enforceability of non-competes, non-solicitation, confidentiality, and other restrictive covenants across multiple jurisdictions, balancing business needs with local legal frameworks
* Support compensation governance by partnering with senior stakeholders and relevant committees to advise on compensation structures, profit-sharing, deferred compensation, equity programs, clawback policies, and ownership requirements that align with global partnership model
* Support partner transactions and structural changes, including promotions, admissions, retirements, cross-border moves, and other events tied to the partner lifecycle
* Advise on cross-border tax, securities, and regulatory considerations impacting partner compensation, mobility, and incentive structures
* Draft, review, and update governance documentation related to partner compensation, policies, and partnership rules
* Review and validate partner compensation inputs, calculations, and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance
* Advise on executive compensation issues arising in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate restructuring
* Support resolution of complex HR and employment legal issues (both internally and matters where it could interface with external parties)
* Partner with other members of the Employment team on global projects
* Contribute to developing and maintaining Legal Team intellectual property, including template forms, and other materials
* Work with and direct external counsel as required
* Perform other duties as assigned or required
Requirements:
* Qualified employment lawyer, experienced in executive compensation, partnerships, with strategic and operational employment law expertise
* 8+ years PQE of practicing employment law
* Prior in-house experience preferred within a complex international organization, preferably professional services, a large partnership or similar industry
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