In-House Employment Lawyer

BCL Legal In-House; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits you at a leading FTSE 100 company, where you can develop your career as an Employment Lawyer within a close-knit in-house team. This role offers a diverse range of high-quality work, from contentious and non-contentious matters to support on M&A and ESG projects. You'll enjoy genuine flexibility with hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. Join a dynamic environment that values growth and advancement, and become part of a globally recognized brand where your contributions will make a real impact. Take the next step in your career and apply today!

Benefits

Enhanced employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave (+ BHs)

Private medical

Share scheme

Car allowance

Qualifications

• 4-10 years PQE in Employment Law with a focus on both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and a commercially aware mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied workload of employment law matters including disciplinary and grievances.
• Work closely with other legal teams and provide support on M&A and commercial matters.

Skills

Employment Law

Contentious Matters

Non-Contentious Matters

Commercial Awareness

Stakeholder Management

Education

UK Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Join a FTSE 100 business that is a leader in its sector, where you will gain exposure to an exceptional quality of work and the opportunity to grow as a lawyer.

This is an unrivalled opportunity to develop your skills alongside experienced lawyers, while having genuine flexibility and an attractive package.

The Company:

This growing, FTSE 100 business is at the forefront of some of the most important projects in the world and is a global household name.

Their supportive and dynamic environment offers significant opportunities for growth and advancement, making it an exceptional place to build your career in the long term.

The Role:

This is a rare opportunity for an Employment Lawyer to join a close-knit in-house employment law team in Surrey.

You can expect to gain exposure to a genuinely varied workload of high quality contentious & non-contentious matters, including disciplinary & grievances, policies, M&A support, commercial matters, and supporting other legal teams (such as on ESG). You can expect to be working on valuable matters with a highly skilled workforce.

You will also be responsible for your own business areas, giving you responsibility and the opportunity to build relationships with key senior stakeholders.

This is a varied role offering complex, intellectually stimulating work, significant opportunities for development, and genuine flexibility.

This opportunity would suit you if you are a lawyer in private practice looking for your first in-house legal counsel role. Alternatively, you might be an existing legal counsel looking to join a growing, global business at the forefront of innovation in its sector.

About you:

1. This role is open to applications from Employment Lawyers between 4 - 10 years PQE
2. Have a primarily respondent/employer focused background
3. Experience of contentious & non-contentious matters
4. Be a commercially aware individual and be comfortable building relationships at all levels
5. Must be UK qualified

What's on offer?

Salary: circa £80 - 95k + bonus + car allowance

Flexibility: hybrid working, typically 2 days in the office.

Other benefits: enhanced employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leave (+ BHs), private medical, share scheme, etc.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to call me for a confidential chat to discuss the role further.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.