Employment lawyer - Legal Counsel

Crédit Agricole CIB; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major banking institution in London is seeking an Employment lawyer to join its Dispute Resolution team. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and experience in drafting agreements, providing legal advice on employment matters, and assisting with HR related litigation. This role emphasizes strong communication skills within a supportive team environment. Opportunities for professional growth are plentiful in this people-centric workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent.
• Experience in advising on HR related matters in the Financial Services Industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing litigation and legal advice to HR on employment related matters.
• Drafting and reviewing HR related commercial agreements.
• Advising on new case law or legislative changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Legal Research skills

Team player

Mediation skills

General litigation experience

Education

Law degree or equivalent

UK Practising Certificate

Member of the Law Society

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01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Business type

Types of Jobs - Legal

Job title

Employment lawyer - Legal Counsel

Contract type

Permanent Contract

No

Job summary

We are seeking an Employment lawyer to assist in providing human resources litigation and legal advice.

This position sits within our dynamic and collaborative Dispute Resolution team based in London. The team handles a wide range of employee relations matters including, drafting and reviewing HR-related commercial agreements, and advising the HR function on developments in case law and legislative changes.

The ideal candidate will be at early stages of their career who has hands-on experience drafting commercial agreements, providing litigation and legal advice to HR on employment related matters. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, who thrives in a fast-paced but supportive environment and is comfortable working within a small, high-performing team. Experience of/interest in general commercial litigation also welcome.

Key responsibilities:

· Assist in providing litigation and legal advice to HR on employment related matters, including but not limited to:

· Employee relations matters including grievances and disciplinary matters (advice to include for complex cases, the review of questions to be used by the hearing manager or appeal manager, review of evidence and preparation/review of outcome letters) and assisting with internal employee/contractor HRE investigations;

· Assisting the dispute resolution team with the conduct of employment related litigation;

· Assist on advising on issues such as HRE matters arising from Senior Managers & Certification Regime, e.g. queries arising relating to regulatory references following disciplinary outcomes;

· Drafting and reviewing HR related commercial agreements;

· Reviewing standard forms/templates used by HR from a legal perspective as required from time to time;

· Assisting HRE with the updating of HRE policies, where legal advice is required and reviewing internal processes and procedures as requested from time to time

· Drafting IT contractor/other contractor agreements/Agency Workers, reviewing relevant HR related clauses and assisting the GSP team regarding the same

· Advising HRE on new case law or legislative changes and providing training to HR in relation to legal developments; and

· Assisting the Dispute Resolution team generally with pre and actual litigation, contentious regulatory matters and investigations

Supplementary Information

Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2023). We offer more than just a job.

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment where CSR is embraced in our day-to-day business operation, innovation is encouraged and diversity is celebrated.

Crédit Agricole CIB, the first French bank to have committed to the Equator Principles, is a pioneer and global leader in sustainable finance. Our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility means that your work will have a positive impact on our communities and the environment.

With a people-centric culture where everyone is valued, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work – it is where you make an impact.

Our hiring process is open to all and should you have any particular needs or you may require adjustments, please let us know.

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Legal

Job title

Employment lawyer - Legal Counsel

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Management position

No

Job summary

We are seeking an Employment lawyer to assist in providing human resources litigation and legal advice.

This position sits within our dynamic and collaborative Dispute Resolution team based in London. The team handles a wide range of employee relations matters including, drafting and reviewing HR-related commercial agreements, and advising the HR function on developments in case law and legislative changes.

The ideal candidate will be at early stages of their career who has hands-on experience drafting commercial agreements, providing litigation and legal advice to HR on employment related matters. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, who thrives in a fast-paced but supportive environment and is comfortable working within a small, high-performing team. Experience of/interest in general commercial litigation also welcome.

Key responsibilities:

· Assist in providing litigation and legal advice to HR on employment related matters, including but not limited to:

· Employee relations matters including grievances and disciplinary matters (advice to include for complex cases, the review of questions to be used by the hearing manager or appeal manager, review of evidence and preparation/review of outcome letters) and assisting with internal employee/contractor HRE investigations;

· Assisting the dispute resolution team with the conduct of employment related litigation;

· Assist on advising on issues such as HRE matters arising from Senior Managers & Certification Regime, e.g. queries arising relating to regulatory references following disciplinary outcomes;

· Drafting and reviewing HR related commercial agreements;

· Reviewing standard forms/templates used by HR from a legal perspective as required from time to time;

· Assisting HRE with the updating of HRE policies, where legal advice is required and reviewing internal processes and procedures as requested from time to time

· Drafting IT contractor/other contractor agreements/Agency Workers, reviewing relevant HR related clauses and assisting the GSP team regarding the same

· Advising HRE on new case law or legislative changes and providing training to HR in relation to legal developments; and

· Assisting the Dispute Resolution team generally with pre and actual litigation, contentious regulatory matters and investigations

Supplementary Information

Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2023). We offer more than just a job.

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment where CSR is embraced in our day-to-day business operation, innovation is encouraged and diversity is celebrated.

Crédit Agricole CIB, the first French bank to have committed to the Equator Principles, is a pioneer and global leader in sustainable finance. Our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility means that your work will have a positive impact on our communities and the environment.

With a people-centric culture where everyone is valued, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work – it is where you make an impact.

Our hiring process is open to all and should you have any particular needs or you may require adjustments, please let us know.

Position location

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

Law degree or conversion course equivalent

UK Practising Certificate

Member of the Law Society

Experience

• Experience in having day to day responsibility for advising on HR related matters in the Financial Services Industry.

Required skills

• Communication skills

• Drafting skills

• Negotiation skills

• Legal Research skills

• Team player

• Mediations skills

• General litigation experience