Senior Legal Counsel, Employment

Danos Group; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Search is seeking a Senior Employment Counsel for a leading UK digital bank to join its in-house legal team. The role involves advising on the full employee lifecycle and regulatory matters, with an emphasis on SMCR and FCA conduct rules, across multiple jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will oversee international projects related to technology licensing and liaise with external counsel as needed.

Qualifications

• 6+ PQE in employment law
• Banking/financial services experience preferred
• Experience with SMCR and FCA conduct rules

Responsibilities

• Advise across the full employee lifecycle from hiring, reward and settlement agreements to grievances and disciplinaries
• Own employment-related regulatory matters including SMCR and the FCA Code of Conduct
• Support international projects linked to the group's technology licensing
• Collaborate with external counsel across jurisdictions

Skills

Employment law

Regulatory compliance

SMCR

In-house experience

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Senior Employment Counsel | Leading UK Digital Bank | Confidential Search

A fast-growing, purpose-led digital bank is looking for a Senior Employment Lawyer to join its in-house legal team.

This is a rare opportunity to take a lead employment law role within a well-regarded, FCA-regulated financial services business that has scaled rapidly.

The role:

• You'll advise across the full employee lifecycle: from hiring, reward and executive service agreements to grievances, disciplinaries and settlement agreements, while owning employment-related regulatory matters, including the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) and the FCA's Code of Conduct.
• You'll also support international projects linked to the group's technology licensing business, working alongside external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.

What we're looking for:

• 6+ PQE gained at a law firm and/or in-house, with strong technical employment law expertise.
• Experience of banking or financial services is preferred, along with familiarity with SMCR, conduct and remuneration-related regulatory issues.

This role offers genuine influence, a seat close to the business, and the chance to shape employment strategy at one of the UK's most talked-about fintech success stories.

Flexible working is available.