Legal Counsel - Employment

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Oil & Gas/Energy sector is seeking a skilled Employment Law Advisor for a 6-month hybrid contract. This role involves providing expert advisory services on UK Employment Law, managing individual cases, and supporting strategic HR projects. With a focus on collaboration and independent case management, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic team. If you have a passion for employment law and a desire to contribute to a forward-thinking organization, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of PQE with strong advisory experience in UK Employment Law.
• Knowledgeable in redundancy law and TUPE, able to manage caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day advisory on UK Employment Law matters.
• Support HR team with individual case management and employee relations scenarios.
• Assist in HR policy formulation and managing employment litigation.

Skills

UK Employment Law Advisory

Case Management

HR Policy Formulation

Redundancy Law Knowledge

TUPE Knowledge

Education

3+ years PQE

Job description

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We have a fantastic opportunity with a leading Oil & Gas/Energy client, offering the chance to join their team for an initial 6-month contract (with potential to extend to 9-12 months)!

? Start Date: Beginning of June

Duration: At least 6 months (with the possibility to extend)

? Full-time

? Hybrid Role: 3 days a week in the office (Central London)

? Inside IR35

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day advisory on UK Employment Law matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, performance improvement, and sickness absence.
• Provide extensive individual case management to the HR team, supporting various employee relations scenarios.
• Support on projects such as redundancies, TUPE, and reorganisation work.
• Assist in HR policy formulation and provide strategic input into managing employment litigation in UK tribunals.

What We're Looking For:

• At least 3 years’ PQE (though we're open to more senior candidates with relevant experience)
• Strong advisory experience in UK Employment Law (disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, etc.)
• Knowledgeable in redundancy law, TUPE, and employment tribunals
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating with the wider team.

Please apply below or feel free to get in touch wit the team directly for more information.