Legal Consultant - Employment (5+ PQE)

Allen & Overy LLP; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen & Overy LLP is seeking experienced employment lawyers for consultancy roles through Peerpoint, offering unmatched flexibility and support. This opportunity allows legal professionals to engage in diverse assignments while maintaining a balance between personal and professional life. Ideal candidates will possess robust experience and a practising certificate, and will thrive in a dynamic consulting environment.

Benefits

Flexibility and support

Access to training and development events

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in employment law.
• In-house legal experience preferred.
• Must hold a practising certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for employment law issues.
• Manage client relationships and communications.
• Adapt to various sectors and challenges in legal consulting.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Commercial acumen

Proactive attitude

Resilience

Education

Practising certificate to practice law 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. These assignments can be 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, workforce reductions, privacy, disability (insurance), and human rights.
• A generalist employment lawyer role in a social technology company, supporting the business advisory and litigation teams on issues including 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 corporate (directly or as a secondee);
• be proactive in managing their career and professional development;
• understand the personal and financial considerations of a legal consulting career;
• maintain transparent, open, and responsive communication with Peerpoint;
• possess a consultant mindset: professional, flexible, and adaptable;
• adapt effectively to new environments and deliver excellent client service;
• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• be resilient, autonomous, credible, and demonstrate strong commercial acumen;
• prove project management skills; and
• hold a practising certificate (or equivalent) to practise law in the UK.

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

What makes consulting with Peerpoint different?

A career with Peerpoint offers unmatched flexibility and support, backed by A&O Shearman. We have helped transform legal consulting into a credible alternative to traditional legal careers, with extensive training, development, and networking opportunities, including access to A&O Shearman’s resources and professionals.

Empowering your development

You’ll be fully supported by our experienced team and have access to training, development, and networking events, including opportunities to expand your skills through A&O Shearman’s Advanced Delivery & Solutions businesses. On assignment, you’ll have access to partners, support lawyers, and extensive knowledge resources.

Variety you control

Shape your legal career in the direction you choose. As a Peerpoint consultant, you can select from a range of sectors and challenges, gaining control, choice, and variety.

Let your priorities lead

Balance your personal and professional life with flexibility, whether pursuing passions, family time, or travel.

Futureproof your career

Our team can guide you with coaching and mentoring, helping you grow your experience and succeed both today and in the future.