Employment Counsel

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury retail company in London seeks an Employment Counsel to join their legal team. The role involves providing legal advice on various employment matters and navigating both contentious and non-contentious issues, contributing to the success of a globally recognized brand.

Qualifications

• 1-3 PQE in employment law required.
• Experience with managing employee grievances and claims.
• In-house experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and strategic advice on employment matters.
• Draft policies, manage grievances, and handle dismissals.
• Collaborate with HR and advise on corporate issues.

Skills

Litigation

Employment Law

Strategic Advice

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

A world-renowned luxury retail company based in London is seeking a talented Employment Lawyer to join their dynamic legal team.

Reporting to the Lead Legal Counsel, you will provide expert legal and strategic advice on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including drafting policies, managing employee grievances, claims, dismissals, and settlement negotiations. You will collaborate with HR, senior management, and external advisers, while also advising on corporate, commercial, data protection, and GDPR issues related to employment. The role will have a heavy litigious element.

The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor ideally between 1-3PQE, with post-qualification experience in employment law. In-house experience is advantageous but not essential. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a globally recognised brand – please reach out for more information.