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Head of Legal - Employment
Job summary
A leading Consumer & Hospitality brand is seeking a Head of Legal-Employment to advise on complex employment issues and manage legal matters across multiple countries. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with experience in labor law, responsible for providing strategic guidance to senior management and ensuring compliance with various regulations. A competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements are offered.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in a reputable law firm or multinational environment, preferably in-house.
- Ability to advise HR and senior managers on complex employment issues.
Responsibilities
- Advising the business on employment legal matters and implications.
- Managing employment law matters across the Group.
- Developing legally sound policies in labour and employment law.
Skills
Education
- Join a large and well-known FTSE listed Consumer & Hospitality Brand.
- Establish the organisation's Employment function.
About Our Client
A renowned FTSE listed Consumer & Hospitality brand with over 35,000 employees across the UK and Europe.
Job Description
The responsibilities for the Head of Legal - Employment include:
- Advising the business, including members of the Executive Committee and senior leaders, on employment legal matters and implications.
- Partnering with the People Function to provide strategic solutions to people-related issues in support of overall strategy, purpose, and values.
- Developing legally sound policies and programs in all areas of labour and employment law.
- Managing employment law matters across the Group, including the UK, Germany, and Ireland.
- Reviewing employee handbooks, employment contracts, service agreements, settlement agreements, and other legal documents regularly.
- Advising on the implementation of legislation, guidance, and case law, including ESG reporting and pay transparency requirements.
- Providing practical, commercial legal advice on contentious employment issues, conducting risk assessments, and developing strategies for legal defence and regulatory responses.
- Maintaining the employment legal risk register and ensuring appropriate stakeholder actions.
- Monitoring trends and changes in employment laws to provide proactive advice.
- Supporting strategic projects by assessing legal implications and advising on risk mitigation.
- Advising on employment immigration matters, including sponsorship and licensing, ensuring compliance.
- Providing guidance on employment aspects of reward schemes, pensions, benefits, and other employee programs.
- Ensuring compliance with human rights and modern slavery regulations.
- Representing the business in external consultations and liaising with external bodies.
The Successful Applicant
Candidates should have:
- Qualified Solicitor in the UK or relevant jurisdiction.
- Experience in a reputable law firm or multinational corporate environment, preferably in-house, specializing in labour and employment law.
- Ability to advise HR and senior managers on complex employment issues.
What's on Offer
A competitive salary and benefits package, along with hybrid working arrangements.
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