Senior Employment Counsel, EMEA — Hybrid/Remote

Proofpoint; Shefford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is looking for a Senior Employment Law Counsel to join their legal team in the UK. The successful candidate will provide legal guidance on employment law, collaborate with HR, and enhance compliance strategies. This role requires a fully qualified lawyer with 7-10 years of experience, excellent negotiation skills, and fluency in English. Competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements are included.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Learning & Development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Annual wellness and community outreach days

Global networking opportunities

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of legal experience in employment law, including in-house and private practice.
• Experience with HR in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience dealing with unions and employee representative bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on employment law and compliance queries.
• Legal analyses of applicable laws affecting HR policies.
• Collaborate with legal teams to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Fluent English

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Client interaction

Education

Fully Qualified lawyer in UK, Ireland, other EU country

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm is looking for a Senior Employment Law Counsel to join their legal team in the UK. The successful candidate will provide legal guidance on employment law, collaborate with HR, and enhance compliance strategies. This role requires a fully qualified lawyer with 7-10 years of experience, excellent negotiation skills, and fluency in English. Competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements are included.