Employment Lawyer EMEA

UBS; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking an accomplished Employment Lawyer to join their EMEA Employment Legal team. The ideal candidate will have post-qualification experience in navigating complex employment matters across jurisdictions, providing pragmatic solutions in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include advising on employment issues, managing litigation, and collaborating closely with HR and business leaders. The role offers opportunities to contribute to the firm's inclusive culture and support continuous growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture and support

Qualifications

• Experience in navigating complex employment matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Track record in managing employment litigation and dispute resolution.
• Collaborative team player in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on employment issues across the EMEA region.
• Manage and oversee employment litigation and dispute resolution.
• Partner with HR and senior business stakeholders on employment lifecycle.

Skills

Post‑qualification experience in employment legal matters

Ability to translate legal advice into business solutions

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Strong organizational skills

Strategic thinking and problem solving

Experience advising financial services organizations

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Employment Lawyer to join our EMEA Employment Legal team. This role is ideal for a legal professional with experience navigating complex employment matters across multiple jurisdictions, and an ability for delivering pragmatic solutions in a dynamic, international environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and guidance on a wide spectrum of employment issues across the EMEA region, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Strategically manage and oversee employment litigation and dispute resolution, including instructing external counsel where necessary.
• Partner closely with Human Resources and senior business stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on all aspects of the employment lifecycle.
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate employment legal risks, contributing to the development and implementation of robust risk management strategies and policies.
• Collaborate on global initiatives and cross-border projects with colleagues in Switzerland, APAC, and the Americas.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with post‑qualification experience in employment legal matters, ideally gained within a leading law firm and/or in‑house environment, including exposure to UK and EMEA employment law.
• Proven track record advising on complex employment legal issues, including litigation management and cross‑border matters.
• Exceptional ability to translate legal advice into practical, business‑focused solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the gravitas to influence senior leaders.
• Strong organizational skills, with the capacity to prioritize and manage a diverse caseload effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strategic thinker, proactive problem‑solver, and collaborative team player.
• Experience of working for and/or advising financial services organizations.

Company Culture

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We're dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. We use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That's why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we're more than ourselves.

We are committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.