Legal consultant (5+ PQE) - Employment - London

Allen & Overy LLP; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global law firm as a consultant lawyer with Peerpoint, focusing on employment law. Successful candidates will have significant experience and the ability to manage diverse legal challenges across sectors. Enjoy the flexibility of consulting while benefiting from extensive support and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' top-tier post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Experience in a leading financial services institution preferred.
• Proven ability to manage career and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment law support to multinational companies.
• Advise on contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Commercial Acumen

Client Service Ethic

Education

Practising certificate valid in the UK

Job description

Progressive legal careers

Peerpoint is A&O Shearman's global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers who want to access the best work, clients, resources, and bespoke support, undertaking assignments typically of six months or more, within A&O Shearman practice groups or directly with clients. To find out more, please visit www.peerpoint.com.

Join us

We are currently looking for lawyers with a minimum of 5 years' top-tier post-qualification experience in employment law.

Examples of recent opportunities

• Senior lawyer providing employment law support to a multinational financial services company on contentious and non-contentious matters across Europe and Asia-Pacific, including common law and statutory employment laws, hiring, immigration, compensation, benefits, advice about workforce reductions, privacy, disability (insurance), and human rights.
• A generalist employment lawyer role in a social technology company, supporting business advisory and litigation teams on issues such as absences, performance reviews, reorganisations, and redundancies.
• Senior employment lawyer supporting a global financial institution on investigations including whistleblowing.
• Mid-level employment lawyer within a media conglomerate advising on cross-border employment issues including hiring, disciplinary actions, reorganisations, and global HR projects.
• Senior employment lawyer assisting the A&O Shearman employment practice with advice on a key client's global HR project.

Our criteria

Successful applicants will:

• Have a minimum of four years' post-qualification experience at a top-tier employment law firm.
• Preferably have in-house legal experience at a leading financial services institution or corporation, either directly or as a secondee.
• Be proactive in managing their career and professional development, utilizing available support and resources.
• Understand the personal and financial considerations of a legal consulting career and how it differs from permanent employment.
• Maintain a transparent, open, and responsive communication style to build positive relationships with Peerpoint.
• Possess a consultant mindset: professional, flexible, adaptable.
• Be capable of transitioning effectively into new environments and committed to delivering high-quality client service.
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Be resilient, autonomous, credible, with strong commercial acumen and client service ethic.
• Proven project management skills.
• Holders of a practising certificate (or equivalent) valid in the UK.

Note

Due to visa sponsorship limitations, applicants must have the right to work and reside in the UK. We do not provide individual feedback due to high application volumes.

What makes consulting with Peerpoint different?

A career with Peerpoint is unmatched. We’ve helped transform legal consulting into a credible career alternative alongside private practice and in-house roles, backed by A&O Shearman.

Empowering your development

You’ll be supported by our experienced team, with access to A&O Shearman’s training, development, and networking opportunities, including advanced delivery and solutions initiatives. On assignment, you’ll have support from partners and professional lawyers, along with extensive resources.

Variety you control

Steer your career in your preferred direction. Whether seeking control, choice, or variety, as a Peerpoint consultant, you’ll choose from diverse challenges across sectors.

Let your priorities lead

Balance is key. Whether it’s pursuing passions, family time, or travel, you can tailor your work commitments to fit your lifestyle.

Futureproof your career

Our team offers coaching and mentoring to help you grow. We support you through diverse career paths, understanding your needs to help you succeed today and tomorrow.