Legal Counsel - Employement (FTC)

Squarepoint Capital; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is looking for a Legal Counsel specializing in Employment Law. The role involves negotiating terms, drafting agreements, and advising on contractual matters. This fixed-term position requires a minimum of 6-10 years PQE and offers a unique opportunity to influence employment practices across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-10 years PQE with experience in financial services.
• Strong abilities in negotiation and communication with senior stakeholders.
• Must be organized and capable of managing time-sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate employment terms across multiple jurisdictions.
• Draft termination and settlement agreements.
• Advise on employee exits and manage litigation.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Legal Judgement

Education

Trained with an established employment practice

Job description

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Legal Counsel - Employment (FTC), London

Client:

Squarepoint Capital

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

8

Posted:

16.07.2025

Expiry Date:

30.08.2025

Job Description:

Position Overview:

The legal team is seeking to hire a Legal Counsel specializing in Employment Law on a fixed-term contract, commencing in November/December 2025 and running through to September 2026.

• Negotiating employment/engagement terms across multiple jurisdictions, including bespoke payout arrangements, profit sharing arrangements, and spinouts.
• Drafting employment, confidentiality, secondment, termination, and settlement agreements.
• Advising the business on contractual terms, restrictive covenants, and regulatory requirements in existing and new jurisdictions.
• Advising on employee exits, disciplinary actions, and enforcement of post-termination obligations.
• Managing employee-related litigation.
• Drafting template documents and maintaining contract databases. Providing reporting to senior management and advising on new legislation/regulation.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 6-10 years PQE, trained with an established employment practice, with experience in financial services clients and some in-house experience.
• This is a global role managing time-sensitive matters. Responsiveness is key; documents should be prepared promptly, even outside core hours.
• Must be organized, quick to learn, confident, and able to work independently. Good judgment on escalation is essential.
• Must be a strong communicator, capable of engaging with senior stakeholders and potential candidates.
• Strong negotiating skills are essential.