Hybrid In-House Employment Counsel (London)

Page Personnel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization in the education sector is seeking a qualified lawyer with expertise in employment law. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and will provide legal advice directly to HR and leadership on employment matters. This hybrid role requires 1-2 days in the Central London office weekly. Applications from outside the UK are welcome, but candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of PQE in employment law.
• Experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Ability to provide expert legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on contracts and policies.
• Act as primary contact for HR on employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Handle tribunal claims and negotiations.
• Draft and review employment-related documents.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Legal research

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Education

Qualified lawyer in the UK or Common Law jurisdiction

Job description

A well-established organization in the education sector is seeking a qualified lawyer with expertise in employment law. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and will provide legal advice directly to HR and leadership on employment matters. This hybrid role requires 1-2 days in the Central London office weekly. Applications from outside the UK are welcome, but candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.