Senior Employment Counsel

SSQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SSQ is partnering with a high-growth payments and fintech business to appoint a Senior Employment Counsel. This is a rare chance for a mid-level employment lawyer to step up and lead the employment function globally.

You will own and shape employment strategy, advise on complex UK and cross-border matters, manage litigation with external counsel, and build scalable policies as the business expands across Europe.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 4+ years PQE in employment law.
• Private practice training, ideally with some in-house experience.
• Strong knowledge of TUPE, Tribunal procedure and IR35.
• Experience across UK and European employment law.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the full range of employment law matters including ACAS and Employment Tribunal claims.
• Manage employment litigation alongside external counsel.
• Draft and review contracts, policies and handbooks.
• Lead employment law projects to support business growth.
• Train and guide the People Team and wider business.
• Support cross-border expansion across Europe.

Skills

4+ years PQE in employment law

Private practice training

In-house experience

TUPE knowledge

Tribunal procedure

IR35 knowledge

UK & European employment law

Tech/fintech familiarity

Pragmatic commercial mindset

Excellent communication

Job description

SSQ is partnering with a high-growth payments and fintech business to appoint a Senior Employment Counsel. This is a rare chance for a mid-level employment lawyer to step up and lead the employment function globally.

Why this role?

• Own and lead the employment law function across the business
• Report directly to the General Counsel
• Play a central role in European expansion
• Gain broad exposure across UK and international employment matters
• Join a collaborative, pragmatic legal team in a fast-paced tech environment

What you will do

• Advise on the full range of employment law matters, including ACAS and Employment Tribunal claims
• Manage employment litigation alongside external counsel
• Draft and review contracts, policies and handbooks
• Lead employment law projects that support business growth
• Train and guide the People Team and wider business
• Support cross-border expansion across Europe

What you will bring

• Qualified lawyer with 4+ years PQE in employment law
• Private practice training, ideally with some in-house experience
• Strong knowledge of TUPE, Tribunal procedure and IR35
• Experience across UK and European employment law
• Financial services or technology experience is welcome but not essential
• A pragmatic, commercial mindset and excellent communication skills

Interested?

For a confidential conversation, contact Poppy Taylor at SSQ Legal Search.