Head of Employment Legal, Financial Services

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior employment lawyer to lead their legal functions in London. This pivotal role involves providing expert legal advice on both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters across EMEA. You'll collaborate closely with People Operations teams to enhance employment processes and procedures while also engaging in a variety of business initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, offering a chance to make a significant impact in a leading global financial services firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ PQE employment lawyer with experience in law firms or in-house.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead lawyer providing expert legal advice on employment law matters.
• Manage non-contentious and contentious employment law issues across EMEA.

Skills

Employment Law Expertise

Problem-Solving Skills

Collaborative Mindset

Detail-Oriented

Education

10+ PQE in Employment Law

Job description

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Head of Employment Legal, Financial Services, London

Client:

A leading global financial services firm is looking for a senior employment lawyer to head up their employment legal functions. As the head of the team, you will have line management responsibility working closely with the senior stakeholder team supporting with the firm's strategy on a cross-border basis.

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the lead lawyer providing expert legal advice on employment law matters.
• Key focus on non-contentious and contentious employment law related matters across EMEA, including recruitment, performance management, terminations, restrictive covenants, immigration etc.
• Supporting with contractual matters.
• Work closely with their People Operations teams to develop and improve employment processes and procedures.
• Opportunities to serve as a legal advisor on a wide variety of business initiatives and transactions across the region both inside and outside the employment law area, with a strong focus on London/EMEA.
• Working in multidisciplinary teams across various departments.
• Managing and liaising with external counsel when required.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be a 10+ PQE employment lawyer, preferably with experience in a law firm, or in-house.
• Prior experience advising on non-contentious and contentious matters would be advantageous for the role.
• Financial services experience is not a prerequisite.
• Collaborative, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.

*Candidates outside of this PQE range with the prerequisite experience would be considered for this role.