Junior Employment Lawyer - FinTech

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing financial services company in the UK is seeking a UK-qualified lawyer with 2-5 years of PQE to support employment law matters. The role involves advising on grievances, settlement agreements, and employment-related aspects of corporate transactions. Competitive salary up to £120,000 and benefits including private medical insurance and flexible holidays are offered. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in regulated environments and a proactive approach in a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Flexible holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years' PQE, gained in private practice and/or in-house.
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advising on employment law issues across the employee lifecycle.
• Supporting regulatory compliance, including SMCR and conduct requirements.
• Managing international employment projects and liaising with external counsel.

Skills

Strong technical employment law experience

Ability to work independently

Proactive approach in a fast-moving business

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

Job description

• Work on diverse, high-impact employment law matters in a well-known FinTech.
• Collaborative team with strong social impact and flexibility

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing, innovative financial services company with a strong technology-driven approach. They are committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment, offering employees the chance to work on impactful projects that shape the future of banking.

Job Description

You'll support the business on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, working closely with HR and senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on employment law issues across the employee lifecycle, including policies, grievances, disciplinaries, and settlement agreements.
• Supporting regulatory compliance, including SMCR and conduct requirements.
• Providing guidance on TUPE and employment-related aspects of corporate transactions.
• Managing international employment projects and liaising with external counsel.
• Advising on compensation arrangements, including malus, clawback, and deferred remuneration.
• Delivering training and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

What We're Looking For

• UK-qualified lawyer with strong technical employment law experience.
• NQ - 5 years' PQE, gained in private practice and/or in-house.
• Experience in financial services, technology, or other regulated environments preferred.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-moving business.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £120,000 depending on candidate experience
• Work on diverse, high-impact employment matters in a well-established but continually growing organisation.
• Collaborative culture with opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive benefits including enhanced pension, private medical insurance, flexible holidays, and wellbeing initiatives