Senior Legal Counsel - Employment Law

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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 high-impact role involves collaborating with HR and leadership teams on complex workforce issues and ensuring compliance with UK regulations.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

High-impact role

Autonomy to shape employment law strategies

Focus on sustainability and digital transformation

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in UK employment law required.
• Experience in employment law advisory, ideally in a multinational corporation.
• Fluency in English, additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on UK employment law concerning contracts, policies, and disputes.
• Manage employee relations and oversee employment litigation.
• Deliver internal training on employment law and compliance.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Strategic Thinking

Employee Relations

Dispute Resolution

Collaboration

Negotiation

Compliance

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

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:

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).