Employment Lawyer

LHH; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services business is seeking an experienced employment and compensation lawyer to join its EMEA Legal team. This mid-senior level role involves advising on a range of employment law and compensation issues and collaborating closely with HR and stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Lawyer with 3-10 years’ PQE in employment law and compensation & benefits required.
• In-house or financial services experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment, compensation, and benefits legal issues across EMEA.
• Support on TUPE, M&A, and outsourcing transactions.
• Draft and negotiate incentive plans and employment contracts.

Skills

Employment Law

Compensation & Benefits

Strong Commercial Acumen

Proactive Mindset

Confident Communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor (3-10 years’ PQE)

Job description

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Base pay range

A global financial services business is seeking an experienced employment and compensation lawyer to join its EMEA Legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of employment law and compensation & benefits matters in a complex, multinational environment.

You will act as the primary legal point of contact for UK compensation and benefits issues, as well as providing legal support on restructuring, TUPE, regulatory requirements, and employee relations across multiple jurisdictions. This role requires a confident communicator with a proactive mindset, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to operate independently within a fast-paced legal function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on employment, compensation, and benefits legal issues across EMEA
• Supporting on TUPE, M&A, and outsourcing transactions
• Drafting and negotiating incentive plans, separation agreements, and employment contracts
• Advising on UK/EU compensation regulations and pensions law matters
• Collaborating closely with HR, business stakeholders, and external counsel

We are seeking lawyers with 3–10 years’ PQE and solid experience in employment law and compensation & benefits. In-house or financial services experience is preferred but not essential. If you’re available for interim opportunities and meet the above criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Financial Services and Legal Services

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