Associate Employment Counsel

Houlihan Lokey; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm is hiring an Associate Employment Counsel in the UK. This role involves drafting and managing employment contracts, responding to legal queries, and advising on employment law matters. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of PQE in employment law, excellent communication skills, and a detailed understanding of UK law. This position promises to provide a supportive team environment and opportunities to address various legal challenges within the firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of PQE practicing employment law.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and drafting skills.
• Experience in a global team and high service level.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage employment contracts for international hires.
• Advise on employment contract matters and liaise with local counsel.
• Stay updated on employment law changes and advise accordingly.

Skills

Legal research methods

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in UK law or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Business Unit: Human Capital Group

Industry: No Industry

Overview

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG.

Scope

The Associate Employment Counsel will be primarily responsible for the creation and management of senior employment contracts and any addenda thereto for all new hires into the Firm’s International locations (i.e., UK, EMEA, and APAC, but excluding Japan), as well as any amendments to such contracts. They will also be responsible for responding to legal queries, drafting advice notes, conducting research, and dealing with various other employment matters undertaken by the HCG Legal Team.

Responsibilities

As an Associate Employment Counsel, your duties will include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts and other legal documents, including, but not limited to, offer letters, confidentiality agreements, promissory notes, settlement agreements, and consulting agreements and maintaining these templates
• Staying abreast of changes and developments in employment law and regulations in the various International jurisdictions where the Firm operates, and updating contract templates and practices accordingly
• Researching and advising hiring managers, HR Business Partners and recruiters on various employment contract matters, such as legal implications, best practices, and industry standards
• Liaising with local counsel to address region-specific employment law issues as required and managing the sharing of such advice to internal stakeholders
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in UK law or equivalent
• At least 3 years of PQE practising employment law
• A good understanding of (or proven ability to research) Employment law and other applicable laws in the UK
• Prior experience in drafting employment contracts and contract template skills strongly preferred
• Knowledge of legal research methods and sources\
• Experience working in a global team and providing a high level of service to stakeholders and employees
• Strong attention to detail with excellent communication and time management skills
• Must be diligent and persistent in follow-up and effectively manage tasks with minimal supervision
• Skilled in problem-solving and decision making
• Capable of multi-tasking and meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to build partnerships across departments, work well in a team but also have the ability to work independently
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Word.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.