Employment Legal Counsel, 5+

Taylor Root; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-cap US bank in London is seeking an Employment Legal Counsel with over 5 years' experience in employment law advisory work. The role involves handling various employment issues, negotiating documents, and providing guidance to Financial Services clients. Candidates must have trained at a top City law firm and possess a solid understanding of Employee Relations. This position offers a challenging environment with significant responsibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE advising on employment law in Financial Services.
• Experience with both contentious and non-contentious work.
• Ability to handle complex Employee Relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on day-to-day employment issues and processes.
• Negotiate employment documents and manage grievance processes.
• Provide advisory support on remuneration and benefits.

Skills

Employment Law Expertise

Negotiation Skills

Advisory Experience

Commercial Mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor from a top City law firm

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

This mid-cap US bank is looking to appoint an employment legal counsel to its EMEA Legal Team in London.

In this role you will advise on a broad range of employment and Employee Relations (ER) work including advising on day-to-day employment issues such as disciplinary processes, performance management, grievance processes and preventative management as well as remuneration and benefits structures and entitlements, as well as negotiating employment documents. The role will also include some transactional work.

You will have trained and qualified at a top City law firm, have a minimum of 5 years’ PQE advising on advisory (contentious and non-contentious) and transactional work.

This role requires a confident, assertive, and commercially minded lawyer with solid experience advising Financial Services clients on complex ER matters.