interim Employment Lawyer (12 month contract) - Global Investment Firm

The Stephen James Partnership; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm is seeking an Interim Employment Lawyer for a 12-month contract with potential for permanency. This high-profile position involves working directly with senior HR, Legal, and Compliance teams on strategic projects affecting employees across EMEA. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in employment law with 1-5 PQE, and a proactive approach to navigate complex regulatory frameworks. Join a dynamic environment and make a real impact in HR governance and employment law.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of PQE in employment law, though exceptional candidates from other jurisdictions will be considered.
• Commercially minded and capable of managing complex regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work across legal, HR, and governance in a fast-moving global environment.
• Engage in strategic projects, onboarding, policy frameworks, and compliance audits.
• Shape policies affecting employees across EMEA.

Skills

Experience in employment law

HR governance

Compliance

Proactive approach

Ability to navigate regulatory frameworks

Education

Qualified in England & Wales

Job description

Interim Employment Lawyer – Global Investment Firm (12-Month Contract)

A household-name global investment firm is looking for a talented Employment Lawyer to join their HR & Employment Legal team on a 12-month contract with the potential to go permanent.

This is a hands‑on, high-profile role offering exposure to HR governance, employment law, and cross-border compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Why This Role Is Different

• Opportunity to work across legal, HR, and governance in a fast-moving, global investment environment.
• Gain exposure to strategic projects, onboarding / offboarding, policy frameworks, and compliance audits.
• Work directly with senior HR, Legal, and Compliance stakeholders on high‑impact initiatives.
• Shape policies and processes that affect employees across EMEA and beyond.

Who You Are

• Qualified in England & Wales, with 1–5 PQE, though we are happy to consider exceptional candidates from other jurisdictions.
• Experience in employment law, HR governance, and compliance.
• Commercial, proactive, and able to navigate complex regulatory frameworks.
• Looking for a hands‑on, varied role where you can make a real impact and broaden your skillset.

Why Join?

• Work for a globally renowned investment firm, one of the largest in the world.
• 12‑month contract with potential to go permanent.
• Exposure to a dynamic, collaborative, high‑performing environment.

📩 Interested?

• If you’re an employment lawyer ready for a prestigious interim role with potential for permanent, get in touch for a confidential conversation.