Legal Counsel (Employment)

Dojo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dojo is seeking a skilled Employment Legal Counsel to support our European expansion and provide pragmatic employment law advice across the organisation. You will work with the People and Legal Teams and external counsel to drive compliant, business-focused outcomes across multiple jurisdictions.

Reporting to the General Counsel, the role involves drafting contracts and policies, handling ACAS/Tribunal matters, and training teams on employment law and best practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience in employment law across UK and Europe.
• Strong knowledge of TUPE, Employment Tribunal procedures, and UK/EMEA employment law.
• Experience applying IR35 regulations (status assessments and compliance).

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic advice on a wide range of employment law matters including ACAS and Tribunal claims.
• Draft and review contracts and People Team policies and handbooks.
• Manage employment litigation matters with external counsel.
• Lead cross-border employment law projects to support European expansion.
• Deliver training and guidance to People Team on employment law and policies.
• Collaborate with multiple business teams across geographies.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Cross-border collaboration

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Discretion and integrity

Education

Qualified solicitor (UK) or international equivalent

Job description

We’re reinventing payments. In less than four years, Dojo disrupted the market to become the largest and most loved acquirer in the UK. Our payments infrastructure, purpose-built for in-person commerce, is game changing.

Now, over 150,000 customers across four countries choose to transact billions with us every year. But we’re just getting started.

Our people are the driving force behind our success. They are our greatest investment and our ultimate competitive advantage. We hire exceptional people and give them the autonomy, trust, and ownership to thrive. The results take care of themselves.

The role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Employment Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. You will play a pivotal role in providing pragmatic, solution-focused employment law advice across the organisation, particularly in the context of complex employee relations matters. You will support our European expansion plans and experience of the employment law landscape in Spain, Italy and France, in particular, would be beneficial. Reporting to our General Counsel, you will collaborate closely with the People and Legal Teams, as well as external counsel and other stakeholders, to support business objectives.

What You Will Do…

• Provide clear, concise and pragmatic advice on a wide range of employment law matters, including ACAS and Employment Tribunal claims, while ensuring alignment with business values and legal requirements.


• Draft and review employment-related documents, such as contracts and People Team policies and handbooks, ensuring they meet legal standards, whilst reflecting the business’ tone and values.


• Manage and advise on employment litigation matters, working with external counsel as needed to achieve favourable outcomes.


• Manage employment law projects, providing timely and business-focused legal advice that supports the business’ goals and drives commercial success.


• Offer training and guidance to the People Team and other teams on employment law, internal policies and best practice.


• Work closely with a range of business teams to support cross-border expansion across Europe.

What You Will Bring…

• Qualified lawyer with 3+ years of post-qualification experience in employment law across UK and Europe.


• Strong knowledge of TUPE, Employment Tribunal procedures, UK/EMEA employment law and experience applying IR35 regulations (focusing on employment law, status assessments, and compliance).


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal information clearly and concisely.


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and geographies.


• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Pragmatic mindset and an interest in the payments industry, with an enthusiasm for innovation in technology.


• Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.

Dojo home and away

We believe our best work happens when we collaborate in-person. These “together days” foster communication, drive innovation and spark our brightest ideas.

That's why we have an office-first culture. This means working from the office 4+ days per week.

With offices across Europe, we know a thing or two about staying dynamic. Need deep focus? Head to a quiet zone. Big ideas? Collaboration spaces have you covered. Just here for a catch‑up? Our social hubs make it easy. Do work that counts, in spaces made for you.

Question: what’s curious, relentless, and customer obsessed?

If you’re keen to know the answer, you’re a third of the way to meeting our Dojo values.

If The Following Speak To You, Let’s Talk

You’re curious. You have a real desire to learn and create.

You’re relentless. You keep going even when it’s easier not to.

You’re customer-obsessed. You know how important customers are to what you do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion at Dojo

From local bakeries to well‑known eateries, Dojo payments serve over 150,000 places across the UK.

And something that’s fundamental to creating relevant, innovative products at Dojo is to build teams to reflect the diversity of the businesses we serve.

Our drive to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion is closely linked to helping employees thrive and innovating for better customer experiences.

If you care about your work, you’re curious, and you think customer‑first, you have a place at Dojo.

To make sure you’re the best you can be throughout the recruitment process, let us know if you need any extra adjustments to help you thrive.

Visit dojo.careers to find out more about our benefits and what it’s like to work at Dojo, or check out our LinkedIn and Instagram pages.