Global Employment Counsel - In-House, Hybrid

Colt Technology Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Colt Technology Services is seeking an ambitious employment lawyer to join the corporate law team. You will report to the Employment Law Lead and act as a key contact for the global HR function, advising on multidisciplinary, cross‑jurisdictional projects and managing legal risk.

The role is hybrid, with preference for candidates with in-house and private practice experience. You will support strategic people priorities, provide training, and help navigate complex HR cases across regions.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with c.5-7 years of PQE.
• Experience providing employment legal advice to multi-national employers.
• Experience supporting organisational design initiatives and restructures.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Exposure to employment law internationally; strong commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Engage with senior stakeholders including at the C-Suite level on employment law matters.
• Advice on redundancies, performance, sickness absence, TUPE and compensation and benefits.
• Draft, advise on and negotiate employment-related agreements and provide support on outsourcing and corporate matters.
• Advise on complex HR investigations, sickness absence, redundancy and disciplinary matters.
• Manage Acas conciliation and employment litigation with external counsel.
• Review HR processes and policies with local HR teams.
• Collaborate with the broader Legal Team and other functions (Reward, Tax, Procurement, Finance, Audit).
• Monitor changes in employment legislation and ensure timely implementation.
• Support Colt’s engagement with work councils and employee representatives.
• Provide regular training and updates for HR stakeholders on compliance.

Skills

Qualified solicitor England & Wales

Employment law advisory (multinational

Organisational design & restructures

Organisational skills

International employment law

Commercial acumen

Prioritisation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility & adaptability

Job description

Colt Technology Services is seeking an ambitious employment lawyer to join the corporate law team. You will report to the Employment Law Lead and act as a key contact for the global HR function, advising on multidisciplinary, cross‑jurisdictional projects and managing legal risk.

The role is hybrid, with preference for candidates with in-house and private practice experience. You will support strategic people priorities, provide training, and help navigate complex HR cases across regions.