Employment Lawyer (Fixed-Term Contract)

Law Absolute Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media organization is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its Legal team in London for a 10-month fixed-term contract. This role involves overseeing employment legal matters, engaging with senior leadership, and ensuring compliance across global markets. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PQE in international employment law and a strong background in advising multinational businesses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in international employment law, with private practice and in-house experience.
• Strong background in advising multinational businesses.
• Knowledge of pensions and global mobility issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel on international employment matters.
• Partner with HR leaders for employee relations and policy initiatives.
• Lead employment contract reviews and litigation management.

Skills

Employment litigation

Legal risk management

Internal investigations

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Employment solicitor

Job description

A leading global media organisation seeks an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its Legal team in London for a 10 month FTC. This role will lead and oversee employment legal matters, including pensions, incentives, immigration and compliance. It will entail engagement with senior leadership, including C-suite executives and with global HR and legal teams to ensure best legal and regulatory compliance. The position is situated in London and 4 days in the office is required.

The successful candidate will :

• Provide expert legal counsel on international employment matters across global markets.
• Partner with HR leaders to support employee relations, consultations, and policy initiatives.
• Lead employment contract reviews, disciplinary procedures, restructurings, and litigation management.
• Oversee legal aspects of diversity and inclusion, pensions, immigration, and whistleblowing programs.
• Manage relationships with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advise on compliance issues, workforce representation matters, and employee investigations.
• Support cross-border projects, regulatory audits, and internal training programs.
• Contribute strategically to global risk reporting and legal governance structures.

Requirements: -

• Qualified Employment solicitor with upwards of 5 years' PQE in international employment law, preferably with both private practice and in-house experience
• Strong background in advising multinational businesses.
• Skilled in employment litigation, managing legal risk, internal investigations
• Experience handling international consultations, labour relations, and compliance matters.
• Knowledge of pensions and global mobility issues, including immigration law, is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.