Senior Legal Counsel – Employment, Compensation & Benefits

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for Employment, Compensation & Benefits. This VP-level role involves providing legal advice across EMEA and requires solid experience in UK employment law. Join a dynamic legal team that values diversity and encourages applicants even if not fully meeting the requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with cross-border employment law issues.
• Knowledge of financial services regulations.
• In-house or financial services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on employment and benefits issues across EMEA.
• Draft and review employment contracts and benefit policies.
• Support employee relations and manage external counsel.

Skills

UK employment law

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified lawyer (5+ years PQE or equivalent)

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Senior Legal Counsel – Employment, Compensation & Benefits, bolton, greater manchester

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Client:

LHH

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Legal Counsel – Employment, Compensation & Benefits (VP Level)

Location: Manchester, UK | Hybrid

Contract: 6 months - Daily rate

A leading global financial institution is seeking a qualified lawyer (5+ years PQE or equivalent) to join its EMEA Legal team. This Vice President-level role supports employment and compensation & benefits legal matters across the region, reporting to senior global legal leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on employment, labour, and benefits issues across EMEA.
• Advise on M&A, outsourcing, TUPE, redundancies, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft and review employment contracts, incentive plans, and benefit policies.
• Support employee relations, disputes, and litigation.
• Collaborate with HR, business, and legal teams locally and globally.
• Manage external counsel and assist with legal training initiatives.

About You:

• Solid experience in UK employment law, with exposure to cross-border matters.
• Knowledge of financial services regulations around pay and benefits.
• Skilled in legal drafting, negotiation, and managing stakeholders.
• In-house or financial services background preferred but not essential.
• Adaptable, commercially focused, and strong communicator.

If you’re looking to join a dynamic legal team in a global environment, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement.