Senior Employment Counsel

SSQ; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in London is seeking a Senior Employment Counsel for a circa 9-month contract. This role involves advising on various employment law matters, collaborating with HR, and managing legal risks. The ideal candidate should be a UK-qualified lawyer with 8+ years of experience in employment law. Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset are essential. The position offers a hybrid working model with opportunities to engage in significant people-related projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in employment law.
• Experience in advisory, litigation, and organizational change matters.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues maturely.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of people-related matters.
• Collaborate with HR and internal stakeholders.
• Manage employment law-related risks.

Skills

UK qualification with significant experience as an employment lawyer

Strong in-house employment law experience

Proactive mindset with attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Strong drafting abilities

Flexible and adaptable working style

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

Job description

Job Title : Senior Employment Counsel (circa 9-month contract)

Target Start Date : ASAP

Location : London / Hybrid

About the Organisation

The UK employment law team is comprised of approximately six lawyers. The team advises the business on all employment and people-related risk matters and is responsible for delivering high-quality, commercial and responsive legal support.

The Role

The Senior Employment Counsel will :

• Operate as part of a highly skilled team advising on a broad range of people-related matters, including contractual agreements, TUPE, restructures, business change, disputes, grievances, disciplinary issues, internal policies, compensation and benefits, whistleblowing, equality and diversity initiatives, restrictive covenants and terminations.
• Advise on both internal HR procedures and external claims (including ACAS and Employment Tribunal matters).
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver seamless support to internal stakeholders.
• Partner closely with key functions across the organisation, including HR and the wider risk and compliance community.
• Advise on the legal aspects of major people-related projects and strategic initiatives.
• Proactively identify, assess and manage employment law-related risks.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have :

• UK qualification with significant experience as an employment lawyer (ideally 8+ years PQE).
• Strong in-house employment law experience across advisory, litigation and organisational change matters.
• A proactive mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and credibility quickly.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders at all levels across the business.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• A mature, discreet approach with the ability to handle sensitive issues.
• Strong drafting abilities.
• A flexible, adaptable working style and willingness to quickly learn new areas.

If you are interested in hearing more, please apply or contact [e-mail]