Employment Lawyer

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced employment counsel to join a dynamic entertainment business in Greater London. The ideal candidate will possess significant expertise in employment law, providing legal counsel across EMEA on various employment-related matters. Responsibilities include advising HR and Employee Relations, managing litigation, and interpreting UK laws. A high six-figure package is on offer for the right candidate, reflecting the seniority and expectations of this role.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in employment law is required.
• Experience in handling employment disputes and providing legal advice.
• Ability to manage litigation and pre-litigation matters effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to Employee Relations and HR Business Partners across EMEA.
• Advise on compliance with local labor laws and change management projects.
• Engage with the business to manage pre-litigation matters and settlement negotiations.

Skills

Expertise in employment law

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to apply UK employment legislation

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

• Join a leading entertainment business as an employment counsel.
• Work on a broad range of employment work in an exciting international business.

About Our Client

A leading entertainment business

Job Description

• Advise and provide legal counsel to Employee Relations, HR Business Partners and business leaders across EMEA.
• Advise on a wide range of employment‑related matters, including change management projects, compliance with local labour laws across EMEA, outsourcings, harmonisation exercises and reorganisations.
• Manage litigation and pre‑litigation matters directly with outside counsel, including attending and representing the business at employment tribunals as needed. Engage with the business to manage pre‑litigation matters, settlement negotiations, and similar activities.
• Partner with HRBPs and Employee Relations on day‑to‑day matters and offer expert advice on various aspects of employment law, such as workplace investigations, employee compensation, employee mobility, and performance management/terminations.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified solicitor strong expertise in employment law.
• The level of PQE is open, however ideally somebody with enough confidence to work autonomously.
• Proven experience in handling employment disputes and providing legal advice.
• Ability to interpret and apply UK employment legislation effectively.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

What's on Offer

A high six figure package