In-House Employment Lawyer - Leading Investment Bank

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank in Slough is seeking an experienced In-House Employment Lawyer to provide legal advice on employment matters within a close-knit legal team. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with 2-6 years of experience and a strong background in HR issues, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. This position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with HR and support employment-related litigation and internal investigations.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with in-house experience or from a leading employment practice.
• Experience advising on HR matters and contentious employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on employee relations issues.
• Assist with employment-related litigation.
• Draft and review HR-related agreements.

Skills

Legal advice on employment matters

Employee relations issues

Contentious employment experience

Communication with senior stakeholders

Education

Qualified lawyer with 2-6 PQE

Job description

In-House Employment Lawyer - Leading Investment Bank, Slough

Client:

Simmons & Hanbury

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

Job Description:

Our client

Our client is a leading European Investment Bank seeking an employment counsel to work within a close-knit legal team. The role involves working closely with HR, providing legal advice on employment matters, both contentious and non-contentious.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing legal support on employee relations issues, grievances, disciplinary cases, and internal investigations.
• Supporting employment-related litigation, especially cases involving SMCR and other HRE matters.
• Drafting and reviewing HR-related agreements, forms, templates, and updating HR policies.
• Advising on legal developments and providing training to HR on new legal requirements.
• Assisting with litigious processes, regulatory matters, and internal investigations.

Experience Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 2-6 PQE, preferably from a leading employment practice or in-house experience, with financial services experience advantageous.
• Experience advising on HR matters and some contentious employment experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders about legal developments and risks.

Due to high application volume, if you do not hear back, your application was unsuccessful. We will contact you if your profile matches other opportunities.

About Simmons & Hanbury

Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm supporting clients worldwide, based in London. We serve clients across financial services, commerce, industry, and professional services, offering executive search, interim solutions, and market intelligence in legal, compliance, corporate governance, and HR.

We are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. If you need adjustments during the application process, please contact us. We welcome discussions about your needs to ensure a positive experience.