Legal Counsel - Labour & Employment

Aristrocat; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global gaming company seeks a Legal Counsel for Labour & Employment in the UK. This role involves providing comprehensive legal support on employment matters across various regions. The ideal candidate will be a UK or European qualified lawyer with at least 3 years of experience in employment law. Key responsibilities include offering practical advice, managing cross-border legal issues, and fostering strong working relationships. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, combining remote and in-office work while collaborating with an ambitious team.

Benefits

Robust benefits package

Global career opportunities

World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in employment law, ideally with some in-house experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.
• Professional judgment to seek mentorship from senior team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing aid on L&E legal issues, including performance management and terminations.
• Deliver timely, business-friendly advice consistent with company objectives.
• Monitor changes in L&E laws and work with the business to respond.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

UK or European qualified employment lawyer with a practising certificate

Job description

Join Aristocrat as a Legal Counsel – Labour & Employment and take on a vital role within our global Labor & Employment (L&E) Legal team! This opportunity allows a junior attorney to acquire valuable multi-jurisdictional L&E in‑house legal experience while learning from experienced attorneys and paralegals. You will join a passionate and ambitious team that fosters collaboration and quality, helping us bring happiness to life through the power of play. At Aristocrat, as Legal Counsel, you will deliver practical and commercially‑ minded advice on diverse L&E legal matters across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, Asia, and other areas. The position mainly supports the Senior Counsel for EMEA, India, and Asia, with additional opportunities to collaborate with the global L&E Legal team.

What You'll Do

• Provide ongoing aid on the entire scope of L&E legal issues, including guidance and assistance, employee relations, performance management, terminations, leaves of absence, accommodations, and cross‑border matters.
• Support L&E activities across numerous regions and varying time zones.
• Deliver timely, effective, practical, business‑friendly advice consistent with Aristocrat's values, business objectives, and risk tolerance.
• Manage high volumes of requests from multiple countries and time zones.
• Help identify, prioritize, develop, and improve L&E related policies, processes, and mentorship documents.
• Prepare and conduct education and training on a wide variety of L&E topics.
• Monitor and communicate changes in L&E laws and regulations, and work with the business to build appropriate responses.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external clients and partners.
• Maintain a friendly, respectful, and professional demeanor at all times.
• Operate independently while collaborating with senior members of the global L&E legal function.
• Demonstrate a dedication to self‑development and the values of the Legal Team and Aristocrat globally.
• Act with honesty, integrity, and responsible corporate behavior.

Qualifications

• A UK or European qualified employment lawyer with a practising certificate.
• At least 3 years' experience in employment law, ideally with some in‑house experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team, developing strong working relationships.
• Friendly, with a good sense of humour, low ego, and able to fit within a small, close‑knit L&E Legal team.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, handling competing priorities and delivering practical solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, business judgment, and analytical skills.
• Strong desire to learn and provide practical mentorship in multiple countries.
• Positive, productive demeanor, eager to provide the best service.
• Professional judgment to know when to bring up matters and seek mentorship from senior team members.
• Ability to work a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 3 days a week in our central London office.

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top‑tier publisher of free‑to‑play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. While we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We're a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

Benefits

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

Values

• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

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