Senior Legal Counsel, UK Employment

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in Employment Law to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves advising on employment-related legal matters, minimizing legal risks, and collaborating with HR teams. The ideal candidate will possess a Master of Law degree and relevant experience in employment law, with strong negotiation and organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and various wellbeing benefits, making it an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading company in the communications sector.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing and mental health benefits

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Car benefit scheme

Access to online learning platforms

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in employment law with a Master of Law degree.
• Strong knowledge of employment and commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Advise on disputes and settlement agreements related to employees.
• Provide legal advice to HR and business teams on employment matters.

Skills

Employment Law

Contract Law

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Legal Writing

Communication Skills

Education

Master of Law

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel, UK Employment, London

Client: Liberty Global Europe Ltd. (UK)

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b55f761d2f6a

Job Views: 7

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in Employment Law (UK) to join our team in London, UK.

The Senior Legal Counsel (Employment Law) serves as a contact point and discussion partner for business units on all employment-related legal matters, including significant operational and commercial issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise and lead in resolving disputes and settlement agreements related to employees, liaising with external lawyers if legal proceedings are initiated.
• Minimize legal risks associated with employment matters.
• Provide legal advice to HR and business teams, review policies and procedures, monitor new legislation, and assist with legal amendments.
• Maintain contacts with legal professionals and participate in study groups on legal topics.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on various employment legal issues, including restructures, complex individual issues, TUPE, and large outsourcing agreements, as well as commercial contracts.
• Collaborate with HR and procurement teams on Contingent Labour Contracts.
• Support other legal areas as needed, such as contracts for business and customer services.

Knowledge & Experience:

Preferred qualifications:

• Relevant experience in employment law with a Master of Law degree.
• Strong knowledge of employment, contract, and commercial law, with practical experience in an international business or law firm.
• Experience in providing comprehensive legal support on policy issues.
• Excellent organizational, negotiating, and social skills.
• Ability to interact professionally across diverse organizational levels and cultures.
• Strong writing skills for legal documents, reports, and contracts.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + Bonus
• 25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase 5 additional days
• Wellbeing and mental health benefits, including Calm app, medical, critical illness, and dental insurance
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%
• Car benefit scheme
• Access to online learning platforms for career development
• Opportunity to join an innovative, dynamic team committed to building tomorrow’s connections through technology

Liberty Global is a leader in broadband, video, and mobile communications, investing in cutting-edge infrastructure and technology ventures worldwide. We operate under brands like Virgin Media-02, VodafoneZiggo, Telenet, Sunrise, and UPC, providing over 85 million connections and preparing for 10 Gbps networks.

Our global investment arm, Liberty Global Ventures, holds stakes in companies like ITV, Univision, and Lionsgate. We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to environmental sustainability. We embrace technology for societal good and strive to create an inclusive workplace.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Successful applicants may undergo pre-employment screening by Sterling, covering employment history, qualifications, and other relevant checks. More details on data processing are available in our privacy policy.