Employment Lawyer, CoStar - London

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Employment Lawyer to provide strategic legal guidance across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This role involves drafting legal documentation, managing litigation, and advising on employment policies. You'll thrive in a collaborative culture, working in iconic locations while enjoying benefits like private medical cover and generous annual leave. If you have a solid background in employment law and a proactive approach, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

Dental Cover

Life Assurance

28 Days Annual Leave

Competitive Pension

Season Ticket Loans

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Enhanced Paternity Pay

Qualifications

• 7+ years of PQE with experience in European employment laws.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to HR and business leaders.
• Draft employment law-related documentation and policies.

Skills

Employment Law

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Fluency in French or German

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

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Employment Lawyer, CoStar - London, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic legal advice and counsel to the Human Resources department and business leaders regarding all aspects of the employment life cycle in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
• Draft and revise employment law-related documentation, such as contracts and other employment-related agreements.
• Assist with drafting and development of employment policies.
• Develop strategies for responding to legal claims and threats of litigation in conjunction with senior legal counsel, including assisting with fact development in pre-litigation and litigation matters.
• Respond to audits and legal information requests.
• Litigate on behalf of the company and coordinate litigation and legal matters with outside counsel.
• Assist with due diligence in mergers and acquisitions and advise on employment issues arising from such corporate activities.
• Develop and deliver training on employment law compliance.
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Collaborate with external counsel in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia when required.

Qualifications:

• Law degree from a reputable university (or UK law school) with excellent academics.
• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales (or equivalent European jurisdiction).
• Right to work in the UK.
• At least 7 years’ PQE, including 2 years at a top law firm.
• Experience with European employment laws, especially in France, Germany, and Spain, including working with works councils or employee representatives.
• Experience with employment laws in the Middle East and Asia (UAE, China, Singapore, Australia) is desirable but not required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills, with adaptability to changing workload.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Proactive, decisive, independent, and good judgment.
• Fluency or advanced skills in French or German are highly desirable but not required.

What’s in it for you?

At CoStar Group, you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation, an outstanding working environment in iconic locations like The Shard and Blue Fin, and benefits such as private medical and dental cover, Life Assurance, member rewards, 28 days annual leave, a competitive pension, season ticket loans, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and more.