About the role

  • Employment Lawyer providing legal counsel on employment-related matters across Europe. Supporting HR teams, ensuring compliance, and managing employment litigation in a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

  • Provide general employment law advice on the full range of employment issues faced by an international business
  • Support European HR teams by coordinating with and managing outside counsel in various jurisdictions
  • Monitor, advise on and ensure compliance with UK and European employment laws and regulations
  • Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, policies, and related documentation
  • Advise on employee relations issues including internal investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes and performance management
  • Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to develop and implement compliant policies and procedures
  • Deliver training sessions on employment law and HR best practices
  • Manage external counsel where necessary in employment-related disputes, audits, and investigations

Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor with a valid license to practice law in the UK
  • Post qualification employment law experience, ideally with both in-house and law firm experience
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience supporting European jurisdictions preferred
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment
  • Experience managing external counsel and multi-jurisdictional matters

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Wellness programs

Job title

Legal Counsel, Employment Law

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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