Employment Lawyer - FinTech

Michael Page Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a reputable financial services company in London. This role offers up to £120,000 salary, providing legal advice on employment matters while collaborating with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years' PQE and experience in regulated environments. This position offers professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Flexible holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years' PQE, gained in private practice and/or in-house.
• Experience in financial services, technology, or other regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advising on employment law issues across the employee lifecycle.
• Supporting regulatory compliance, including SMCR and conduct requirements.
• Managing international employment projects and liaising with external counsel.

Skills

UK-qualified lawyer

Strong technical employment law experience

Ability to work independently and proactively

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a reputable and global organisation within the financial services industry. The role involves providing expert legal advice and support on employment law matters while collaborating with key stakeholders.

Client Details

Our client is a fast-growing, innovative financial services company with a strong technology-driven approach. They are committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment, offering employees the chance to work on impactful projects that shape the future of banking.

Description

You’ll support the business on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, working closely with HR and senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on employment law issues across the employee lifecycle, including policies, grievances, disciplinaries, and settlement agreements.
• Supporting regulatory compliance, including SMCR and conduct requirements.
• Providing guidance on TUPE and employment-related aspects of corporate transactions.
• Managing international employment projects and liaising with external counsel.
• Advising on compensation arrangements, including malus, clawback, and deferred remuneration.
• Delivering training and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives.

Profile

What We're Looking For

• UK-qualified lawyer with strong technical employment law experience.
• 2 - 5 years' PQE, gained in private practice and/or in-house.
• Experience in financial services, technology, or other regulated environments preferred.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-moving business.

Job Offer

• Salary up to £120,000 depending on candidate experience
• Work on diverse, high-impact employment matters in a well-established but continually growing organisation.
• Collaborative culture with opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive benefits including enhanced pension, private medical insurance, flexible holidays, and wellbeing initiatives