Employment Counsel

Taylor Root; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services organisation in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its UK legal team, based in Nottingham. This permanent position involves advising on employment law matters, delivering training, and supporting HR and leadership on legal risks. The firm promotes a hybrid working model, requiring office presence for three days a week. The successful candidate will have significant employment law experience and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits and career development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in employment law is required.
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver training.
• Capability to identify legal changes impacting HR.

Responsibilities

• Advise on all aspects of employment law including contracts.
• Collaborate with external counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Support leadership on employment-related risks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strategic mindset

Excellent judgment

Relationship building

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

A leading services organisation is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its UK legal team, based in Nottingham. The opportunity to work closely with both HR and Legal functions, providing strategic legal advice on employment law compliance, employee relations, and data protection matters. The firm operates a hybrid working model, with office presence required three days a week.

The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on all aspects of employment law, including contracts, policies, investigations, and tribunal claims. You’ll play a key role in identifying legal changes impacting HR, delivering training, and supporting leadership on employment-related risks. The role also involves collaboration with external counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure legal advice aligns with regulatory expectations and business strategy.

Applicants should be qualified lawyers with significant experience in employment law, strong communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously. A strategic mindset, excellent judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships with HR and senior leadership are essential. This is a permanent position offering a competitive benefits package, career development opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive working environment.