Global Employment & HR Counsel (London)

AlphaSights Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AlphaSights Ltd. in London is seeking a Legal Counsel, Employment & HR to support global HR and recruiting teams and collaborate with the US, Europe and Asia Legal teams.

The role focuses on mitigating risk through standardized employee contracts, updating templates and handbooks, and advising on employment law matters across the business. Strong English skills and PQE in employment law are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 4+ years PQE in employment law.
• Experience drafting employment contracts and handbooks.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment; execution-focused.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Mitigate employment-related risk through standardized contracts and conversations.
• Deploy template contracts globally and approve exceptions.
• Update handbooks and documents per law or business needs.
• Collaborate with global leadership to resolve employee legal issues.
• Advise on performance, terminations, recruiting, compensation, and classification.
• Provide training on employment-related areas.
• Advise on privacy matters and internal investigations.

Skills

English fluency

Contract drafting

Legal advisory

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

UK law degree (LLB/BA)

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

4+ years PQE in employment law

Job description

AlphaSights Ltd. in London is seeking a Legal Counsel, Employment & HR to support global HR and recruiting teams and collaborate with the US, Europe and Asia Legal teams.

The role focuses on mitigating risk through standardized employee contracts, updating templates and handbooks, and advising on employment law matters across the business. Strong English skills and PQE in employment law are essential for success.