Senior Legal Counsel - Employment Law

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in Employment Law to provide expert guidance on UK employment matters. This pivotal role involves collaborating with HR and leadership teams to navigate complex workforce issues and ensure compliance with employment regulations. The successful candidate will enjoy a high-impact position with autonomy to shape employment law strategies, flexible working arrangements, and career development opportunities in a company committed to sustainability and digital transformation. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

High-impact role

Autonomy in shaping strategies

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with extensive UK employment law expertise.
• Proven experience in employment law advisory within multinational environments.

Responsibilities

• Advise HR and leadership on UK employment law and compliance.
• Manage employee relations issues and oversee employment litigation.
• Deliver training sessions on employment law and best practices.

Skills

UK employment law expertise

Employee relations

Dispute resolution

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel - Employment Law, London

Client:

MAM Gruppe

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Senior Legal Counsel – Employment Law

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:

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

What’s Offered:

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

Your Profile:

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