In-house Employment Counsel

Think Legal Recruitment

Manchester

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Think Legal Recruitment in Manchester is seeking an In-house Employment Counsel to join its global business. The role offers broad exposure to employment law across the UK and international jurisdictions, with practical advisory responsibilities for the People Team and senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, require strong communication skills, and possess up to approximately 3 years PQE in employment law.

Qualifications

  • Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with up to approximately 3 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law.
  • Experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters is preferred.
  • Strong communication skills and commercial mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Provide pragmatic, commercial advice on employment matters to the business.
  • Support the People Team and senior stakeholders across UK and international jurisdictions.
  • Advise on both contentious and non-contentious employment issues.

Skills

Employment law

Education

Qualified solicitor (or equivalent)

Job description

This opportunity was posted more than 30 days ago and no application deadline was provided. You can explore active listings below.

In-house Employment Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

Think Legal Recruitment

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Manchester Area, United Kingdom

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Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with up to approximately 3 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: In-house Employment Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Think Legal Recruitment
Description: A global business headquartered in Manchester is seeking a Legal Counsel (Employment) to join its centralised Group Legal Team. This is a newly created role offering broad exposure to employment law across the UK and international jurisdictions, including the US, APAC, and Europe. The successful candidate will provide pragmatic, commercial advice on both contentious and non-contentious matters, supporting the People Team and senior stakeholders.
Eligibility: Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with up to approximately 3 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law. Candidates should have experience in contentious and non-contentious matters and possess strong communication skills.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Fees: None
Application Link: Not specified
Contact Information: Andy Balmer (andy@thinklegalrecruitment.co.uk)

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