Global Employee Relations Lawyer — Flexible Arrangements

Gallagher; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits programs

Career development

Collaborative culture

Global reach, local impact

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to support our HR team and business leaders across the UK. You will handle complex employee relations matters, advise on policies, and help drive fair, effective outcomes while navigating a global organisation with local impact.

You will work with senior stakeholders, develop strong partnerships, and stay abreast of UK employment law to support business transformation and growth.

Qualifications

• Practising lawyer with a law degree and significant experience in employment law.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders in complex commercial environments.
• Skilled at building partnerships, influencing decisions, and challenging ideas.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR team in delivering employee relations programmes that meet business needs.
• Handle complex employee relations matters, including discipline, grievances, performance, and absence management.
• Collaborate on mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and reviewing transactional documents.
• Coach and support HR teams and leaders to develop employee relations skills and manage risks.
• Manage employment litigation, including pre-conciliation and drafting legal documents.
• Provide guidance on complex settlement agreements and employment cases in the UK.
• Support consultation processes for business transformations, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Help design, update, and interpret HR policies.
• Deliver training on employment policies, legislation, and business change.
• Stay informed about changes in UK employment law.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Employment law

Negotiation

Change management

Education

Law degree

Job description

Gallagher is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to support our HR team and business leaders across the UK. You will handle complex employee relations matters, advise on policies, and help drive fair, effective outcomes while navigating a global organisation with local impact.

You will work with senior stakeholders, develop strong partnerships, and stay abreast of UK employment law to support business transformation and growth.