Senior Legal Counsel - Employment Law

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy management is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in Employment Law. This position offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with HR and leadership teams, providing strategic legal guidance while shaping employment law strategies. Successful candidates will be qualified solicitors with extensive UK employment law expertise and proven experience in advisory roles. The role promotes autonomy, flexible working arrangements, and career development in a company focused on sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

High-impact role

Autonomy in shaping strategies

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in UK employment law required.
• Proven experience in employment law advisory with a multinational corporation or top-tier law firm.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on UK employment law covering contracts, policies, and compliance.
• Manage employee relations including performance and disciplinary actions.
• Deliver training on compliance and workplace best practices.

Skills

Employment Law Advisory

Dispute Resolution

Employee Relations

Negotiation

Compliance

Strategic Thinking

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

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Client:

MAM Gruppe

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Legal Counsel – Employment Law

Location: London

A global leader in energy management and automation is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel – Employment Law to provide expert legal guidance on UK employment matters. This role involves close collaboration with HR and leadership teams to navigate complex workforce issues and ensure compliance with UK employment regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise HR teams and senior leadership on UK employment law, covering contracts, policies, disputes, and compliance.
• Provide strategic legal support for restructuring, redundancies, TUPE transfers, and corporate transactions.
• Manage and advise on employee relations issues, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and grievances.
• Support and lead negotiations with trade unions and employee representatives, fostering effective stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee employment litigation, working with external legal counsel where necessary.
• Deliver internal training sessions for HR and management on employment law, compliance, and workplace best practices.
• Contribute to corporate compliance initiatives and HR projects within a multinational environment.

What’s Offered:

• A high-impact role in an internationally recognised company.
• Autonomy to shape employment law strategies and drive meaningful change.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Career development opportunities in an organisation that values its people.
• A chance to contribute to a company focused on sustainability, digital transformation, and energy efficiency.

Your Profile:

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with extensive expertise in UK employment law.
• Proven experience in employment law advisory, ideally within a multinational corporation or top-tier law firm.
• Strong background in employee relations, dispute resolution, and collective labour matters.
• Ability to navigate complex organisational structures and work collaboratively with HR and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).