Employment Counsel

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services organisation in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its UK legal team. The role involves advising on employment law, collaborating with HR and Legal functions, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Applicants should be qualified lawyers with significant experience in employment law and strong communication skills. This permanent position offers a competitive benefits package and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Supportive, inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in employment law.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with HR and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Advise on all aspects of employment law including contracts, policies, and tribunal claims.
• Identify legal changes impacting HR and deliver training.
• Collaborate with external counsel and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Strategic mindset

Excellent judgment

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.

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